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Brittanica
Online
Oxford Guide to People and Places of the Bible
Oxford
Reference Online
Encyclopedia of Christianity
Erwin Fahlbusch et al., editors. 1999
Theology Reference BR95 .E8913
This encyclopedia is based on the third edition of Evangelisches Kirchenlexicon
by Heinz Brunotte and Otto Weber (Theology Reference BR95 .E9, 4 volumes). The
first two volumes of the set are currently available and cover entries A-I. The
encyclopedia is comprehensive in scope and up-to-date. The encyclopedia describes
Christianity as it exists today and how present-day Christianity is related to
the apostolic tradition. Comprehensive statistical information is provided within
the work's country and continent entries. A list of abbreviations is included
and precedes the encyclopedic entries.
Encyclopedia of Christianity
John Bowden, editor. 2005
Mugar Reference X BR95 .E47
Entries in this encyclopedia are written by various experts.
They are extensively cross-referenced, and illustrations,
boxes, and maps
break up the flow of text. A time chart, index, glossary and a "who's who" listing
end the volume. The essay-length articles cover persons,
themes, places, and many other aspects of Christianity.
Encyclopedia of Early Christianity
Everett Ferguson et al., editors. 1997
Theology Reference X BR162.2 E53
Entries cover persons, places, doctrines, practices, art, liturgy, heresies,
and schisms existing in the first six centuries of the Christian faith. Most
entries include a brief bibliography. A list of abbreviations, a chronology,
and a bibliography precede the main body of the work. The volume concludes
with an extensive index.
Oxford Companion to Christian Thought
Adrian Hastings et al., editors. 2000
Theology Reference BR95 .O84
This work covers the entire common era but its primary emphasis is the current
period. Entries are arranged alphabetically and include cross-references and
bibliographies. All entries are signed. The volume illustrates the diversity
in modern Christian thought. An index of terms mentioned in the work but without
their own entries is included at the end of the volume.
Oxford Encyclopedia of the Reformation
Hans J. Hillerbrand, editor-in-chief. 1996
Mugar Reference X BR302.8 .O93
Entries cover a wide range of events, religious and secular, of the sixteenth
century. Entries are signed and are arranged alphabetically. Cross-references
are provided at the end of each entry. Some articles are grouped together in "composite" entries.
A general index of words not included in headings and an outline of the encyclopedia's
contents are included in the fourth volume.
The Religious Right: a reference handbook
Glen H. Utter & John W. Storey. 1995
Mugar Reference X BR526 .U88
This handbook deals with individuals and organizations that have endeavored to
influence public policy through the political process since the end of World
War II. Sections include a chronology, biographical sketches, survey data and
quotes, a directory of organizations, bibliographies of print and non-print resources,
a glossary and an index.
The
Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church
A
Dictionary of the Bible
The
Oxford Dictionary of Popes
The
Oxford Dictionary of Saints
The Concise Dictionary of the Christian Tradition: doctrine,
liturgy, history
J.D. Douglas, Walter A. Elwell, and Peter Toon. 1989
Theology Reference BR95 .D67
This dictionary of names, terms, and concepts covers all
aspects of the Christian tradition. It is designed for quick
reference information.
Dictionary of Bible and Religion
William H. Gentz, general editor. 1986
Mugar Reference X BR95 .D46 / Theology Reference BR95
.D46
The history of Christianity, Christian doctrine, world, and
contemporary religions are covered. Entries are signed and
arranged alphabetically. Cross-references are provided when
applicable. The dictionary is ecumenical in tone. Some maps
are included. A bibliography for further study, divided into
broad subject areas, can be found at the end of the work.
Dictionary of Christianity in America
Daniel G. Reid, coordinating editor. 1990
Mugar Reference X BR515 .D53 /Theology Reference BR515
.D53
This one-volume work covers topics in American Christianity
in all historical periods. Most entries deal with Christianity
in the United States although some entries for Canada are
included. Entries are alphabetically arranged, signed, and
include cross-references and bibliographies. A how-to-use
guide, a list of abbreviations, and an introductory essay
precede the main body of the dictionary.
Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church
E. A. Livingstone, editor. 2005
Mugar Reference BR95 .O8
This updated edition covers historical and doctrinal developments,
biographies, and definitions of terms and customs in Christianity.
Entries are cross-referenced and include bibliographies.
Although it claims to have an international scope, the dictionary
devotes much of its attention to Great Britain and the Church
of England.
Bulletin Signalétique 527: histoire et sciences des
religieuses
1970 - 1994
Mugar Reference X Z7751 .F70.
This resource indexes and abstracts most major religion journals,
both in English and in other languages. All abstracts are
in French.
Islamic Jesus: an annotated bibliography of sources in English
and French
Don Wismer. 1977
Mugar Reference X Z7835 .M6 W57
This resource is strictly concerned with commentaries and
sources dealing with Jesus as he is understood in Islam.
Entries are arranged alphabetically by author, except in
those cases when the author is unknown, in which case the
entry is included by title. Materials presented in the bibliography
include items from 1650 CE to 1976 CE. Name formats are those
used in the card catalogs of the libraries consulted by the
author with cross-references to cover variant forms of the
names.
Jewish-Christian Relations: an annotated bibliography and
resource guide
Michael Shermis. 1988
Mugar Reference X Z6370 .S53 / Theology Reference Z6370 .S53
This is a comprehensive listing of print materials covering
Jewish-Christian relations from antiquity to the present
time. The resources included in this work are organized by
source of information: books, articles, journals, congresses,
audio/visual media, syllabi, service groups and organizations,
and a speakers bureau. There are subject, name and organization,
title, and media indexes.
Judaism and Christianity: a guide to the reference literature.
Edward D. Starkey. 1991
Theology Reference Z6370 .S78
This guide identifies, describes, evaluates, and compares
reference books dealing with Judaism and Christianity, as
well as the Bibles of the two faiths, published in English
through 1988. It includes a chapter on biblical research
centers and institutes as well as professional biblical associations
and societies. It is arranged by type of reference book first
and then by author, editor, or compiler. There are author/title
and subject indexes.
Medieval Visions of Heaven and Hell: a sourcebook
Eileen Gardiner. 1993
Mugar Reference X Z7794 .G37
This sourcebook includes all identified Christian visions
of Heaven and Hell from Western Europe during the Middle
Ages except The Divine Comedy. Entries are in all
major European languages with a limited collection of works
from less frequently cited languages. The work is divided
into two parts: general works and chapters on particular
visions. The vision chapters are also divided into two parts:
an introduction to the text and bibliographies for each work.
Entries are annotated. There are author and subject indexes
as well as a list of abbreviations used in the sourcebook
provided by the author.
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