Essential Theological Terms [Paperback]

Justo L. González (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 20, 2005

In Essential Theological Terms, renowned church historian Justo González provides students with accessible discussions of over three hundred theological terms. Each entry in this two-column work gives more detail than those typical of a dictionary, introducing the meaning of the term, its importance, and ways it has been understood in both historical and contemporary theology. These reliable discussions of the most common ideas and concepts encountered in theological studies will make this book indispensable for students in all stages of their education.

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"A most welcome addition to the growing number of accessible reference works in theology. Its entries are historically rich and its back-to-basics approach excellent. It will make learning the vocabulary of theology a far more inviting experience for students." - Ellen Charry, Princeton Theological Seminary "An indispensable resource for students of Christian theology. Gonzalez's definitions are reliable and pithy as well as informative and thought-provoking." - Roger E. Olson, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University"

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"A master in the history of Christian doctrine, Justo González here puts on display an entire theological treasury. Its gems take the shape of concise and clean-cut definitions of classic concepts, phrases and positions, as well as more recent inventions, movements and controversies. This coherent collection deserves to become a first point of reference for theological students, scholars in other fields, religious journalists, and all who are seeking accurate initial information across a whole range of interests." —Geoffrey Wainwright, Cushman Professor of Christian Theology, Duke University

"A most welcome addition to the growing number of accessible reference works in theology. Its entries are historically rich and its back-to-basics approach excellent. It will make learning the vocabulary of theology a far more inviting experience for students." —Ellen Charry, Margaret W. Harmon Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary

"An indispensable resource for students of Christian theology; every theological library of any size should include it. Gonzalez's definitions are reliable and pithy as well as informative and thought-provoking." —Roger E. Olson, Professor of Theology, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press (June 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0664228100
• ISBN-13: 978-0664228101
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Justo L. Gonzalez, author of the highly praised three-volume History of Christian Thought and other major works, attended United Seminary in Cuba, received his M.A. at Yale, and was the youngest person to be awarded a Ph.D. in historical theology at Yale. Dr. Gonzalez is now on the faculty of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for any clergy or lay person, November 9, 2006

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A. D. Allende (Canton, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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What I love about Justo Gonzalez is the clarity of his explanations. Even the difficult and esoteric theological and doctrinal matters are made more understandable, which is helpful to the layperson who is eager to deepen his or her knowledge, or the pastor who is trying to explain it to laypeople.

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5.0 out of 5 stars From Westminster/John Knox, October 18, 2005

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S. McDonald "Library World" (Independence, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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In this book, the author, a renowned church historian, provides students with accessible discussions of over 300 theological terms. Each entry in this two-column work gives more detail than those typical of a dictionary, introducing the meaning of the term, its importance, and ways it has been understood in both historical and contemporary theology. These reliable discussions of the most common ideas and concepts encountered in theological studies will make this book indispensable for students in all stages of their education.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well written, September 12, 2009

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Gonzalez writes well anyway, but this is the best book of theological definitions that I have ever read. He uses appropriate illustrations. I recommend this for any seminary student or theologian who wants an excellent and useful reference book of theological terms.