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The New International Dictionary of the Christian Church

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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.

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.

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.