Encyclopedia of the Reformed Faith / Edition 1

by Donald K. McKim

Overview

More than two hundred international scholars from a variety of denominations contribute to this outstanding, one-volume reference book. Comprehensive in scope, it stresses the importance of events, persons, and theological concepts that have been significant to the Reformed tradition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780664218829
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	02/01/1992
Edition description:	1st ed
Pages:	440
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Donald K. McKim is former Academic Dean and Professor of Theology at Memphis Theological Seminary. He is author or editor of numerous books, including Moments with Martin Luther; Dictionary of Major Biblical Interpreters; The Westminster Handbook to Reformed Theology; and the Encyclopedia of the Reformed Faith.

Editorial Reviews

This is a good one-volume encyclopedia of the Reformed tradition. Short, signed articles by over 200 scholars cover major events, persons, and theological issues. It is especially useful for thumbnail biographies of less well-known figures like Thomas Manton or John Field. The articles are cross referenced. The reader must be aware, however, that ``Reformed'' here means strictly the faith rooted on John Calvin. Much of Protestantism, from Lutheranism on one side to Wesleyanism and the holiness movements on the other, receive little attention or are approached from a decidedly Calvinist perspective. Within these self-imposed limits, however, this is a good, quick reference book. Recommended for academic and public libraries.-- C.R. Nixon, MLS, Lafayette, Ind.

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