The Encyclopedia of Christianity (translator and english-language editor: Geoffrey W. Bromiley / statistical editor: David B. Barrett) (Complete Set, 5 volumes) - Fahlbusch, Erwin|Lochman, Jan Milič|Mbiti, John|Pelikan, Jaroslav|Vischer, Lukas (Eds.)

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This new online encyclopedia describes modern-day Christian beliefs and communities in the context of 2000 years of apostolic tradition and Christian history. Based on the third, revised edition of the critically acclaimed German work Evangelisches Kirchenlexikon, this comprehensive and up-to-date encyclopedia includes all 5 volumes of the print edition of 1999-2008. It has become a standard reference work for the study of Christianity past and present.Comprehensive, up-to-date, reflecting the highest standards in scholarship yet intended for a wide range of readers, the Encyclopedia also looks outward beyond Christianity, considering other world religions and philosophies as it paints the overall religious and sociocultural picture in which the Christianity finds itself.Describing Christianity in its global context, the Encyclopedia is a fully international work, with articles written by scholars from many countries and cultural backgrounds. Separate articles for every continent and for over 170 countries pr...
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1999Uitgever: BRILL866 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 9004169679ISBN-13: 9789004169678

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