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The HarperCollins Encyclopedia of Catholicism Hardcover – May 12, 1995

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With 1 billion Catholics in the world -- and 57 million in the United States alone -- Catholicism is the world's most familiar religion. Yet many facets of this varied and dynamic tradition remain unknown or poorly understood. Now The HarperCollins Encyclopedia of Catholicism offers a one-volume comprehensive and authoritative guide to the people, doctrines, history, worship, art, spirituality, literature, theological developments, and changes that have shaped the Church over nearly two millennia.

Led by general editor Richard P. McBrien, bestselling author of Catholicism, an editorial team drawn almost entirely from the University of Notre Dame has collected more than 4,200 entries written by 280 leading experts from around the world and across the theological spectrum, including Benedict Ashley, Gerald O'Collins, Sandra B. Schneiders, Hans Küng, Walter H. Principe, Elizabeth Johnson, Joseph A. Fitzmyer, Virgilio Elizondo, Catherine Mowry LaCugna, Robert F. Taft, Peter Hebblethwaite, Dermot A. Lane, Francis A. Sullivan, Robert F. Trisco, and John Strynkowski. A concise reference for understanding Catholic terms such as vigil light and maniple, The HarperCollins Encyclopedia of Catholicism also offers superb feature-length entries on subjects ranging from the seven sacraments, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Peter, Paul, Augustine, and Aquinas to prayer and Christian spirituality, Catholicism in the United States, women in the Church, and Vatican II.

Treating Catholicism as a unique tradition, community, and way of life, the encyclopedia defines and describes topics such as Eastern Catholicism, canon law, devotions, religious orders and lay organizations, and saints, angels, and archangels. Also included are tables of the liturgical calendar, ecumenical councils, and a list of all the popes, complete with a brief biography of each.

A convenient and reliable source of information regarding every aspect of Catholicism, past and present, The HarperCollins Encyclopedia of Catholicism covers the controversy and dissent within the Church as well as its teachings and beliefs, providing a balanced and unparalleled resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Catholic life.

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May 12, 1995
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6.12 x 2.48 x 9.12 inches
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This book will be of interest to public and academic libraries needing an update to the New Catholic Encyclopedia (McGraw-Hill, 1967; supplements: 1974, 1979, 1989). It is aimed at the layperson, both Catholic and non-Catholic. Provided are simple definitions for terms, longer entries for broader subjects, and 29 feature articles of several pages each (e.g., Bible, The Papacy). The latter articles are sometimes not in exact alphabetical order but are listed in the table of contents.

McBrien, a theology professor at the University of Notre Dame, commissioned more than 4,500 entries on Catholic doctrine, worship, history, culture, art, literature, and biblical scholarship. There are entries on Catholicism in various countries, biographies, information on other religions, and discussions of complex moral and social issues. Such diverse subjects as Transubstantiation, the Shroud of Turin, Mother Teresa, Limbo, the Soviet pseudosynods of the 1940s, and various apparitions of the Virgin Mary are covered, along with such nonreligious topics as Romanticism, Big Bang Theory, Relativity, and Phenomenology. All entries are signed, and pronunciation is provided when necessary. Bibliographies conclude lengthier entries. Parallel time lines of world history and of Catholicism open the book. Black-and-white photographs and line drawings accompany some entries; there are two inserts of color photographs. Maps and tables (e.g., "Liturgical Calendar" ) are also featured. There is no index, but see also references direct the reader to related articles.

While this is not an official publication of Notre Dame, a large number of contributing editors are faculty members there. There is representation from other religious authorities, including the Archbishop of Canterbury. Information is presented objectively, and controversies are handled in a straightforward manner. Such heretical movements as quietism and simony (the buying and selling of church offices) are defined in historical and social context. The lengthy article Women in the Church acknowledges that "The Church gets mixed reviews for its treatment of women over the centuries." Entries such as Birth Control and Ordination of Women note that there is division within the church on these topics.

This work will be helpful in providing answers for reference questions that range from the relatively trivial (Seven Deadly Sins) to the complex (Bioethics, God). With the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Doubleday, 1994) and John Paul II's Crossing the Threshold of Hope (Knopf, 1994) on recent best-seller lists, there will be a large audience for this excellent encyclopedia.

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The faculty at Notre Dame University presents the most comprehensive, easy-to-use reference on the world's largest religious tradition--a must for all Catholics and anyone seeking to explore and understand the rich and fascinating world of Catholicism.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0060653388
Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperSanFrancisco; First Edition (May 12, 1995)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1349 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780060653385
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060653385
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.48 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.12 x 2.48 x 9.12 inches

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Charles J Caes

A Comprehensive Reference for the Thinking Christian

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 1999

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This is a fine companion to McBrien's "Catholicism: New Study." McBrien has always been fearless in rising above elementary explanations for the relationship between man and God, and once again he takes us on a fantastic journey into both Catholic religion and Catholic theology. He takes you to the pillars of Chrisitianity, to its sensibleness as well as its spirituality. The piece on "hell" is only one example. Hell, the author of the piece writes, is not a place but a state of existence. "It is the the eternal loss of God.... While moral theologians have perhaps been careless over the centuries in designating certain actions as morally sinful, the church has never taught that anyone has, in fact, died in such a state..... It is not God who tortures the sinner, but the sinner who rejects God." There are countless more insightful treatments of Christian theology in this reference, and the inquiring mind will be forever flattered that McBrien and his writers never underestimate the reader.

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McBrien and His Team Have Performed a Great Service

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2003

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Since I received this book from Amazon last week, I have had real trouble setting it aside. Not only does it contain a staggering amount of information; it also is beautifully produced and intelligently written.

It is huge, a good thing for any encyclopedia -- 1300 pages and over 4,000 entries. It is full of pictures: photos of important individuals and sites, reproductions of famous artwork, and explanatory drawings. Major topics, such as each of the sacraments, are covered in long, well-organized essays. And all the details indicate that this project was undertaken with the seriousness and dedication it deserves: the entries are cross-referenced, helpful bibliographies follow many entries, boldface subheads break up and organize the longer entries, bylines are provided after the more analytical entries, a complete list of contributors with their affiliations is provided, pronunciations are given for unfamiliar terms -- I could go on and on.

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Lisa Potts

Great reference book

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This is a great reference book for anyone really wanting to understand the what's and why's of the Catholic religion as well as it's history. There's a lot of background information to Catholicism that you get during catechism, but at that age who remembers it? As an adult, you start to question things and need the background information to find out how your faith fits you. This is a good book to help you with those questions. I also recommend "The Essential Catholic Catechism" (which is an easy-read version of the Catholic Catechism) and "Catholicism For Dummies" for anyone with an interest in getting to know your Catholic faith. The Essential Catholic Catechism: A Readable, Comprehensive Catechism of the Catholic Faith , Catholicism for Dummies .

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American Catholicism in one comprehensive volume

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2011

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Sixty million Roman Catholics live in the United States, with six out of nine supreme court judges, foregoing and present speakers of the house, Catholicism became America's most influential facade of Christianity, since JF Kennedy presidency. Yet, many facets of this varied and dynamic tradition remain vaguely known to most other Christian Americans.

The Harper Collins Encyclopedia of Catholicism in one comprehensive volume, while not agreed to be an authoritative guide to English speaking Catholics, in view of both monthly 'First Things' and Jesuite weekly 'America'. For most of other Americans, general editor Richard McBrien had a unique opportunity to reveal to them how close Catholicism is to their own doctrines, spirituality, worship, and how interesting is its religious literature and theology that have shaped the Roman Church over nearly fifteen centuries, and provoked the reformation in the Seventeenth Century.

Led by general editor Richard McBrien, and his editorial team selected more than 4,200 entries written by 280 leading experts from around the Catholic world, representing the full theological spectrum, including Hans Küng, G. O'Collins, Elizabeth Johnson, Joseph Fitzmyer, R. Taft, F. Sullivan between others. The Harper Collins Encyclopedia of Catholicism offers entries on subjects ranging from Aaron to Zwingli, and biographies of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, Saints Peter, Paul, Augustine, and Aquinas, and prayer, spirituality, to Vatican II.

Catholicism is a unique ancient tradition, expanding community, and progressing way of life, which the encyclopedia outlines and explores topics on canon law, devotions, religious orders, saints, and angels. The liturgical year, ecumenical councils, and a complete list of the popes. The Encyclopedia covers all aspects of Catholic life, including the controversy and dissent within the Church, in contrast with its teachings and beliefs, providing a better means for a deeper understanding of its life and being.

As an Oriental Orthodox, who believes in One Holy Catholic Apostolic church, I enjoyed using this encyclopedia for over ten years, which may qualify me to express my exchange during this relatively long association. With most of the associate editors from Notre Dame editorial homogeneity was guarded, but within some variance. While I consulted with the contributors when I engaged their assigned entries some proved interesting, others compelling, few were still wearing pre Vatican II outdated scholastic thought.

In defense of Origen, John Cavadini wrote, "Origen denies metempsychosis and explicitly affirms the uniqueness of Christ's sacrifice, and although the salvation of the devil must be left open as a logical possibility in a system emphasizing the divine pedagogy and human freedom of will to the degree that Origen does,..." Another is a liturgical explanation on the two and three branch episcopal candelabras used by Byzantine bishops proved the writer's insight of the liturgical symbolism of the trikiron, in honor of the Trinity, and the dikiron, for the divine and human natures of Christ.

A leading authority on Catholicism, Richard McBrien is Professor of Theology at Notre Dame. The bestselling author of Catholicism, educated at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, has served as president of the Catholic Theological Society of America. McBrien offers expert religious views and is a prize winning syndicated columnist in the Catholic press.

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Terry Westbrook Lienert

Lots of information in one volume

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2020

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Good for those who have many questions about The Catholic Faith. Not too academic or heady, yet it doesn't talk down to you. Challenging.

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Raymond K. O'Neil

A highly readable reference work

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2011

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I use the Harper Collins Encyclopedia of Catholicism extensively in the study of Church history. It is well indexed and highly readable. Among its contents are an historical time line, a concise summary of the Ecumenical Councils and a brief note on each Pope -- all of which elucidate the interplay of European history, the papacy and the councils in the development of Catholicism.

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Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2018

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カトリックの事典、解説が非常に丁寧で解りやすい。

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ENCYCLOPEDIA と銘打つ事典ではありますが、イラストや写真などは少なめで(しかもカラーではありません)文字による説明を主にしてあるんですね…最初、パラパラとめくった時は地味な印象でした。

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