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Overview
In Essential Theological Terms, renowned church historian Justo González provides students with accessible discussions of over three hundred theological terms. Each entry in this two-column work gives more detail than those typical of a dictionary, introducing the meaning of the term, its importance, and ways it has been understood in both historical and contemporary theology. These reliable discussions of the most common ideas and concepts encountered in theological studies will make this book indispensable for students in all stages of their education.
Synopsis
Gonzalez freely admits it took 50 years to compile this reference, but for a new generation of seminary, undergraduate students, graduate students and general readers it comes just in time. In over 300 entries, Gonzalez explains the essential people, schools of thought, concepts and theories, and applications of Christian theology, including the differences among monotheism, monergism, and monism, why parousia will not necessarily lead to paradise, and the relationship between expiation and reconciliation. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR