The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization (4 volume set) [Hardcover]

George Kurian (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1405157623 | ISBN-13: 978-1405157629 | Publication Date: January 18, 2012 | Edition: 1

The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization is a comprehensive reference work on the history and impact of Christianity. Over 1,400 entries provide an in-depth and dynamic look at Christianity both through its history and the way it has shaped societies around the world. Through a clear and attractive format, a series of interlocking major themes is explored, including: key theological ideas; global and regional history; worship; society and Christianity; literature; music; art; architecture; education; politics; law, and scholarship. Uniting these themes is an understanding of Christianity as a truly global phenomenon with strong denominational and regional identities.

The entries are written by a team of over 350 scholars and teachers from over 24 countries. Together they present a wealth of current research in a clear, concise, and attractive format. The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization is an essential reference for students, researchers, academics, and practitioners.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Christian civilization" is an immense and immensely complicated subject. But George Kurian's thoughtfully conceived Encyclopedia does a fine job with its authoritative articles, sensible bibliographies, and consistently illuminating treatments. The perspectives of this volume are particularly welcome at a time when "Christian civilization" is making a historical transition from the European West to the global South." Mark A. Noll, University of Notre Dame "The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization promises to be an exceedingly valuable reference work, as it is nearly exhaustive in scope, including a wide range of authoritative essays that include broad topics as the Roman Catholic Church, which chronologically cover developments from antiquity to the present, to more specifically focused essays as Bolivian Christianity. It also offers succinct analyses of themes such as Christian Existentialism and Christianity and Economics, as well as a cornucopia of maps, charts, and appendices." Dr Edwin Yamauchi, Miami University

Review

"Christian civilization" is an immense and immensely complicated subject. But George Kurian's thoughtfully conceived Encyclopedia does a fine job with its authoritative articles, sensible bibliographies, and consistently illuminating treatments. The perspectives of this volume are particularly welcome at a time when "Christian civilization" is making a historical transition from the European West to the global South."
–Mark A. Noll, University of Notre Dame

"The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization promises to be an exceedingly valuable reference work, as it is nearly exhaustive in scope, including a wide range of authoritative essays that include broad topics as the 'Roman Catholic Church,' which chronologically cover developments from antiquity to the present, to more specifically focused essays as 'Bolivian Christianity.' It also offers succinct analyses of themes such as 'Christian Existentialism' and 'Christianity and Economics,' as well as a cornucopia of maps, charts, and appendices."
–Dr Edwin Yamauchi, Miami University

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 2790 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (January 18, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405157623
• ISBN-13: 978-1405157629
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.7 x 7.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #761,300 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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