{"product_id":"the-encyclopedia-of-christian-civilization-4-volume-set-9781405157629","title":"The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization 4 Volume Set","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThematic 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. 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