The New International Dictionary of the Christian Church [Hardcover]

J. D. Douglas (Editor), E. Earle Cairns (Editor), James E. Ruark (Editor)

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Publication Date: August 3, 1978

A fascinating one-volume encyclopedia explaining the development of the church This comprehensive one-volume reference work traces the development of the Christian church through its first 2000 years. More than 180 scholars have contributed their expertise, incorporating recent research, archaeological discoveries, and specialized studies. Cross-references and bibliographies of significant works enhance this dictionary's usefulness as a basic source book and study tool.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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A fascinating one-volume encyclopedia explaining the development of the church

This comprehensive one-volume reference work traces the development of the Christian church through its first 2000 years. More than 180 scholars have contributed their expertise, incorporating recent research, archaeological discoveries, and specialized studies. Cross-references and bibliographies of significant works enhance this dictionary’s usefulness as a basic source book and study tool. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

J. D. Douglas was the revising editor of The New International Dictionary of the Bible and editor of The New Bible Dictionary. He was editor-at-large for Christianity Today.

Earle E. Cairns (PhD, University of Nebraska) was professor emeritus at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He was a member of the American Society of Church History, the American Historical Association, and the Conference on Faith and History. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1184 pages
• Publisher: Paternoster Press; Revised edition (August 3, 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0853642214
• ISBN-13: 978-0853642213
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,339,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent reference, December 1, 2004

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This review is from: New International Dictionary of the Christian Church, The (Hardcover)

I have the third printing (1979). I have used this book for years and still keep going back to it. It is well worth the reasonable price. There are entries for denominations, movements within the church, other religions, theological concepts, church councils and other important historical events, numerous biographies, etc. Contributing authors are from both sides of the Atlantic and from various denominations, including Anglican, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, etc.

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4.0 out of 5 stars "A Good, Comprehensive Dictionary", November 9, 2001

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This review is from: New International Dictionary of the Christian Church, The (Hardcover)

Nothing is left out of this mammouth-sized dictionary, which is comprised of 4,800 articles and intellegently written by more than 180 Protestant scholars. This dictionary reaches back into the deep and monumental two-thousand year history of Christianity and grasps the principle peoples, places, things, philosophies and theologies, missionaries and musicians, heretics and saints, generals and soldiers, poets and historians, all the way to the kings' courts and the Popes' councils. This dictionary is remarkably useful, and will without a doubt exhaust students and scholars alike.

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLANT Book & Thank Goodness for Amazon.com !!!, July 21, 2008

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This review is from: New International Dictionary of the Christian Church, The (Hardcover)

This book is a must have for any student starting a journey on the road of theology. I purchased mine used, being a "student" & all ... the condition of my copy was very good & I commend the used book retailer whom supplied Amazon.com. The book is through, easy to read, and makes a handy reference to have around especially in discussion groups. A easy 5 stars out of 5 stars.