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The Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity is an authoritative reference guide that enables

college and seminary students, their teachers, and Christian clergy to reflect critically upon

all aspects of Christianity from its origins to the present day. Written by a team of 800

scholars and practitioners from around the world, the volume reflects the plurality of

Christianity throughout its history. Key Features of The Cambridge Dictionary of

Christianity: *Offers a presentation of the Christian beliefs and practices of all major

Christian traditions in each continents and each nation *Highlights the different

understandings of Christian beliefs and practices in different historical, cultural, religious,

denominational, and secular contexts *Includes entries on methodology and the plurality of

approaches that are used in the study of Christianity *Combines several approaches -- –

including anthropological, cultural studies, ecumenical, and interfaith -- – to each Christian

tradition *Respects each Christian tradition, through the self-presentation of Christianity in

each country or Christian tradition *Includes clusters of entries on beliefs and practices,

each presenting the understanding of a given Christian belief or practice in different

historical and contemporary contexts *Demonstrates the relationship and interaction of

Christianity with other religious traditions in various parts of the world *Provides a full

bibliography on all topics covered in the volume

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o A Choice Outstanding Academic Title, 2011

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Endorsements: “The Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity is the most up-to-date treasure-

trove addressing the question, What is Christianity? Eight hundred and twenty-eight

contributors from around the globe set out to appraise the historical, contemporary, and

ecumenical dimensions of the multi-faced Christianity in 134 countries. With its concise

articles, the Dictionary serves as a launching pad for an academic study of Christianity at the

beginning of the twenty-first century. A unique value of the Dictionary is its restraint from

confessional, ethnic, and religious sensitivities. As an indispensable tool for study, it leads

us to both admire the old dimensions of Christianity and discover the latest features of its

diversity.” – Professor Emeritus John Mbiti, University of Bern, Switzerland

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o Date Published: September 2010

o format: Paperback

o isbn: 9780521527859

o length: 1414 pages

o dimensions: 252 x 180 x 48 mm

o weight: 2.2kg

o availability: In stock