{"product_id":"the-encyclopedia-of-christian-civilization-4-volume-set-isbn-9781405157629","title":"The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization, 4 Volume Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive reference work on the history and impact of Christianity. Over 1,400 entries provide an in-depth and dynamic look at Christianity both through its history and the way it has shaped societies around the world. Through a clear and attractive format, a series of interlocking major themes is explored, including: key theological ideas; global and regional history; worship; society and Christianity; literature; music; art; architecture; education; politics; law, and scholarship. Uniting these themes is an understanding of Christianity as a truly global phenomenon with strong denominational and regional identities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe entries are written by a team of over 350 scholars and teachers from over 24 countries. Together they present a wealth of current research in a clear, concise, and attractive format. \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference for students, researchers, academics, and practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003eDiese vier Bände mit über 1500 Einträgen berücksichtigen Ansichten des Christentums in Theologie, Politik und Gesetzgebung, Literatur, Kunst und Architektur. Das Werk wird gleichzeitig sowohl gedruckt als auch online erscheinen.  Thematic List of Entries viii  \u003cp\u003eList of Illustrations xxxvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Maps xxxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Boxes xl\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Editor and Editorial Board xli\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes on Contributors xlii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface lxxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroductory Maps lxxxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Overview of the Christian world lxxxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolume I: A–D 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolume II: E–L 745\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolume III: M–R 1405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolume IV: S–Z 2037\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendices\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Chronology of Christian Music 2563\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. English Versions of the Bible 2569\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Chronology of the Electronic Church 2571\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. World Council of Churches Membership 2573\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Popes of the Roman Catholic Church 2577\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Patron Saints of the Roman Catholic Church 2583\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Feast Days of Saints and Other Notables of the Church 2587\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Liturgical Books 2593\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Major Creeds of the Christian Church 2597\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Comparative Denominational Chart 2599\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Historical Statistics of the Christian Church 2601\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTodd M. Johnson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 2607\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations 2613\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 2615\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex of Entries by Author 2621\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 2637\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“It will remain a standard work for many decades and should be seriously considered for addition to any reference collection which covers religion, world history, literature or human social development.”  (\u003ci\u003eReference Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, 27 April 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“[A] magisterial and welcome four-volume set. It features 1,400-plus entries and provides a trove of valuable information in an extremely easy-to-use format. This work provides readers with an excellent place to start their research … Overall, the essays, from more than 350 contributors, are of excellent quality throughout. The breadth of the work is impressive; it is nicely laid out with a thematic list of contents … Included are articles on chronological history, geography, denominations, and biography. Interpretive essays delve substantially into key issues, events, places, concepts, and ideas that have driven Christianity over the centuries … Summing up: Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and general readers.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHOICE\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization \u003ci\u003eis a core addition that is fundamental to any personal, professional, academic, or community library Christian Studies reference book collection.” \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge Thomas Kurian\u003c\/b\u003e is the President of the Encyclopedia Society. He is the editor of 60 highly successful reference works including 27 encyclopedias, including \u003ci\u003eThe World Christian Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNelson's New Christian Dictionary\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of the First World\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of the Third World\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEditorial Board:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGeorge Giacumakis, California State University, Irvine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFergus Kerr, Regent, Blackfriars; and Edinburgh University\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrederick Norris, Emmanuel School of Religion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlvin Schmidt, Emeritus Professor of Sociology at Illinois College\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive reference work on the history and impact of Christianity. 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