Essential Theological Terms - Softcover

Justo L. González

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0664228100 ISBN 13: 9780664228101

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005

Synopsis

In Essential Theological Terms, renowned church historian Justo González provides students with accessible discussions of over three hundred theological terms. Each entry in this two-column work gives more detail than those typical of a dictionary, introducing the meaning of the term, its importance, and ways it has been understood in both historical and contemporary theology. These reliable discussions of the most common ideas and concepts encountered in theological studies will make this book indispensable for students in all stages of their education.

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From the Back Cover:

"A master in the history of Christian doctrine, Justo González here puts on display an entire theological treasury. Its gems take the shape of concise and clean-cut definitions of classic concepts, phrases and positions, as well as more recent inventions, movements and controversies. This coherent collection deserves to become a first point of reference for theological students, scholars in other fields, religious journalists, and all who are seeking accurate initial information across a whole range of interests." —Geoffrey Wainwright, Cushman Professor of Christian Theology, Duke University

"A most welcome addition to the growing number of accessible reference works in theology. Its entries are historically rich and its back-to-basics approach excellent. It will make learning the vocabulary of theology a far more inviting experience for students." —Ellen Charry, Margaret W. Harmon Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary

"An indispensable resource for students of Christian theology; every theological library of any size should include it. Gonzalez's definitions are reliable and pithy as well as informative and thought-provoking." —Roger E. Olson, Professor of Theology, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University

About the Author:

Justo L. González is a noted and prolific historian of Christian thought and the author of many books, including Essential Theological Terms, and The Apostles' Creed for Today. He is also editor of The Westminster Dictionary of Theologians, published by WJK.

About this edition

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0664228100
• ISBN 13: 9780664228101
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 200