A Concise Dictionary of TheologyThis is an excellent reference tool, offering explanations of over 1000 words and phrases dating from early Christianity. An ecumenical Christian work, sensitive to Judaism, Islam, and Eastern religions with up-to-date explanations and references to reflect the latest research, an index of names and a stronger emphasis on ecumenical issues and Eastern Christianity. |
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Acts Alexandria Anglican Antioch Apophatic Theology apostles Augustine of Hippo baptism baptized Bible biblical bishop Blessed Byzantine called Canon Law Catholic Church CCEO celebrated century Christology communion consecrated Constantinople Council of Chalcedon Creed deacons death developed dialogue diocese divine doctrine East Eastern Catholic Churches Eastern Christians Eastern Churches ecumenical council Emperor encyclical Epiclesis Eucharist faith Father feast God's gospel grace Greek heresy Hesychasm Holy Spirit human incarnation interpretation Jerusalem Jesus Christ Jewish John Paul Karl Rahner Latin Liturgy Magisterium Monophysitism moral mystery nature Nestorianism Nicaea original Orthodox Church Parousia patriarch Penance persons philosophy pope prayer priest prophets Protestant Reformation religion religious resurrection revelation rite Roman Rome Sacrament saints salvation scripture Second Vatican Council sins Sunday Synod Syrian teaching term theologians Theology Thomism tion tradition Trinity truth Vatican II word worship