Published by Garland Publishing, Inc., New York & London, 1990
ISBN 10: 0815311397 ISBN 13: 9780815311393
Seller: gearbooks, The Bronx, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. John M-Röblin (Design & Electronic Page Layout) (illustrator). Volume 846/Copyright © 1990. 983 + xix pp. Vol. 846 issue only! Over-sized and/or over weight book; may require additional postage. Please note that large and/or heavy items may incur extra shipping charge for both domestic and/or international shipments. A great, almost spotlessly clean copy! Solidly and tightly bound, essentially and nearly flawless copy with minimal internal and external wear and use. Copy with crisp pages, clean text, and light shelf wear. Synopsis: This single-volume encyclopedia contains 977 articles by 135 qualified scholars of various academic and ecumenical backgrounds, with coverage extending from New Testament times to approximately 600 A.D. Entries cover persons, places, doctrines, and practices and include some articles on modern scholars important to the study of early Christianity. The entries vary in length, but each begins with a brief definition, or identification, followed by chronological or topical development. Excellent short bibliographies following each article give patristic citations, editions, translations, and studies. The articles avoid technical language and provide good basic summaries of the material. This work will be useful for teachers, scholars, and students as well as for reference work. Recommended for public and academic libraries.