In this single volume you will find nearly three-and-a-half thousand terms and names from the history, teachings, and liturgy of the church. Terms and names that are difficult to find in standard dictionaries Brief definitions and descriptions for quick reference Names and terms from the history of the church in its various expressions Concepts and terms related to the teachings of the church Terms connected with the Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Orthodox liturgies This indispensable reference work is for anyone who wants quick access to information that is sometimes difficult to find, even in a well-stocked library. The perfect single-volume reference for the layperson, students, pastors, and teachers.

Here, briefly defined and described in one volume, are nearly three-and-a-half thousand terms and names for the history, the teachings, and the liturgy of the church. -Terms and names that are difficult to find in standard dictionaries-Brief definitions and descriptions for quick reference -Names and terms from the history of the church in its various expressions-Concepts and terms related to the teachings of the church -Terms connected with the Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Orthodox liturgies An indispensable reference work for anyone who wants quick access to information that is sometimes difficult to find, even in a well-stocked library- layperson, students, pastors, and teachers.

"This third edition identifies and clarifies a thousand central theological terms, providing necessary information about their origin, the history of their usage, and their place in the story of Christianity. The authors have introduced into many entires findings from the latest scholarship, as well as fresh developoments in the church life and teaching. For easy reference, there are also both a chart of the Catholic Church's twenty-one general councils and a timeline." - back cover.

The Pocket Dictionary of the Reformed Tradition offers brief and accurate definitions of approximately three hundred key people, movements and ideas that make up the Reformed tradition. Beginners will find here a friendly guide through the thicket of terms and ideas encountered in Reformed theology and history.