Download or read book Dictionary of Christian Denominations written by Peter Day and published by Burns & Oates. This book was released on 2003-07 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contrary to Jesus' wish that his followers 'may all be one', Christianity has become, over time, ever more schismatic. This concise, one-volume dictionary provides information on over a thousand significant denominations and movements, ranging from the mainstream historical churches, for example Roman Catholic and Orthodox, to heretical sects that flourished briefly in the third or fourth centuries to groups that sprang up around charismatic leaders in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Alternatives names are given at the end of entries and are cross-referenced in an Appendix. Such groups include the delightfully named 'Body-felt Salvation Church' in the Torres Strait Islands, with 300 members, and the 'Old Catholic Orthodox Church,' founded in London by (and apparently for) the Most Reverend James Bartholomew Banks, 'known to his friends as 'Piggy' on account of the happy conjunction of his vast inherited wealth and his surname'. The author approaches what might in other hands be a dull catalogue with considerable zest and obvious enjoyment, and the result is a mine of good stories and useful information.
Download or read book Dictionary of Christian Churches and Sects from the Earliest Ages of Christianity written by John Buxton Marsden and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Denominations Jewish Heathen Mahometan and Christian Ancient and Modern written by Hannah Adams and published by . This book was released on 1817 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church written by Frank Leslie Cross and published by Oxford : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1984 with total page 1520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dictionary of Christianity written by J.C. Cooper and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-23 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Download or read book Concise Dictionary of Christianity in America written by Daniel G. Reid and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2002-05-22 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church written by Elizabeth Anne Livingstone and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The New International Dictionary of the Christian Church written by James Dixon Douglas and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 1978 with total page 1096 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating one-volume encyclopedia explaining the development of the church This comprehensive one-volume reference work traces the development of the Christian church through its first 2000 years. More than 180 scholars have contributed their expertise, incorporating recent research, archaeological discoveries, and specialized studies. Cross-references and bibliographies of significant works enhance this dictionary's usefulness as a basic source book and study tool.
Download or read book Dictionary Of Christian Churches And Sects From The Earliest Ages Of Christianity written by J B Marsden and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive dictionary provides an indispensable guide to the rich diversity of Christian churches and sects, from the earliest days of the faith to the present day. Offering concise yet informative entries on key figures, beliefs, and practices, J.B. Marsden's work is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and theology of Christianity. This volume is an essential addition to any reference library. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Blackwell Dictionary of Eastern Christianity written by Ken Parry and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2000-11-08 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing over 700 articles, this Dictionary allows the reader to explore Eastern Christian civilization with its cultural and religious riches. The articles are written by a team of 50 international contributors, including leading historians, theologians, linguists, philosophers, patrologists, musicians, and scholars of liturgy and iconography.
Download or read book The Dictionary of Religion written by William Benham and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 1318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Denominations Jewish Heathen Mahometan and Christian Ancient and Modern written by Hannah Adams and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-10 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Denominations, Jewish, Heathen, Mahometan, and Christian, Ancient and Modern: With an Appendix, Containing a Sketch of the Present State of the World, as to Population, Religion, Toleration, Missions, Etc; And the Articles in Which All Christian Denominations Agree Besides the public worship of the gods, to which all, without exception, were admitted, there were certain reli gions rites celebrated in secret by the Greeks, and several eastern countries, to which a small number was allowed access. These were called mysteries fl? And persons who desired an initiation were obliged previously 'to exhibit satisfactory proofs of their fidelity and patience, by pass ing through v'tli'iohs trials and ceremonies of the most dis agreeable kind. The secret of these mysteries was kept in the strictest manner, as the initiated could not reveal any thing that passed in them, without exposing their lives to the most imminent danger. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Pocket Dictionary of North American Denominations written by Drew Blankman and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2004-03-18 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Editors Drew Blankman and Todd Augustine offer this quick reference guide to Bible churches, African American denominations, confessional churches, mainline denominations, churches in the evangelical tradition, Pentecostal churches and groups on the Christian fringe.
Download or read book Dictionary of Sects Heresies Ecclesiastical Parties and Schools of Religious Thought written by John Henry Blunt and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Ecclesiastical Dictionary explanatory of the history antiquities heresies sects and religious denominations of the Christian Church written by John FARRAR (Classical Tutor at the Wesleyan Theological Institution, Richmond.) and published by . This book was released on 1853 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Calvinism written by Stuart D.B. Picken and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calvinism is named after 16th century Reformer, John Calvin whose overall theology is contained in his Institutes of the Christian Religion (1559). Calvin's theology and ecclesiology provided the foundation upon which the Reformed Churches of Europewere built. It was a comprehensive and carefully expounded alternative to the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church and was designed to expose their weaknesses and present a view of the Christian Faith that was a reformed version of the old faith. TheHistorical Dictionary of Calvinism relates the history of its founder John Calvin, the Reformed Church, and the impact that Calvinism has had in the modern world along with an account of modern and contemporary developments within the religious, political, and social culture it has created. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 300 cross-referenced dictionary entries on concepts, significant figures, places, activities, and periods. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Calvinism.
Download or read book The Upper Room Dictionary of Christian Spiritual Formation written by Keith Beasley-Topliffe and published by Upper Room Books. This book was released on 2017-02-01 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference book, compiled with the help of more than 50 scholars from many denominations, provides a basic guide to Christian spiritual formation through more than 470 entries. It covers such subjects as great spiritual teachers of the past and present, important topics in Christian spirituality, and ways to pray and lead groups in prayer and spiritual growth. Containing enough information to get you started but not so many details as to overwhelm, the entries in this dictionary answer such questions as: What is spiritual formation? What is grace? How does it help me grow? What is centering prayer? How do I do it? Who is Hildegard of Bingen? What did she write? How can I grow in forgiveness? What are Fowler's stages of faith? What are other ways of talking about stages of spiritual growth? This dictionary also includes a chart that compares various Christian spiritual traditions, plus a list of significant spiritual classics by title and author.
