New International Dictionary of the Christian Church, The (Hardcover)

by Earle E. Cairns (Editor), J.D. Douglas (Editor)

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Product Description
A comprehensive evangelical dictionary of the history of the Christian church. More than 180 contributing scholars. Nearly 5,000 articles on historical events and present-day trends, personalities, movements, and doctrinal developments.

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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.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1074 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; Revised edition (1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310238307
• ISBN-13: 978-0310238300
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.6 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #906,946 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

By	A Reader (St. Peters, MO United States) - See all my reviews

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Johannes Platonicus (South Bend, Indiana) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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

By	Canadian Gypsy (Grapevine Texas) - See all my reviews

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.