Religion

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With over three hundred entries and subentries on everything from agnosticism to Zen philosophy, this authoritative encyclopedia from one of the world's most renowned theologians explores all the major themes in the philosophy of religion. Entries identify key thinkers, terms, arguments, and ideas. The volume also features a helpful chronology and an index of names.

This encyclopedia was shaped by years of student feedback. Anthony Thiselton asked students what themes, thinkers, and problems in philosophy of religion they found most stimulating and where they needed help, clarification, and explanation. The resulting volume will help other students navigate their studies with greater ease. It is also a handy reference for those seeking quick access to information on a particular person or concept.

Surpassing the scope and the thoroughness of the first edition, this is the most wide-ranging and accessible resource on the historically significant and more obscure, sinister, and bizarre religious groups, from the early days of alternative spirituality to the currently practising sects. Including many entries by scholarly specialists, this volume explains more than 1,000 diverse groups and movements, from such well-known sects as the Branch Davidians, Aum Shinrikyo, and Heaven's Gate, to obscure groups like Witches International, the Nudist Christian Church of the Blessed Virgin Jesus, and the Elian Gonzalez Religious Movement. In addition to an exhaustive index and handy cross-references, the second edition includes over 100 new topical entries on subjects relevant to understanding sectarian movements, from snake-handling and satanic ritual abuse to brainwashing and exorcism. This book, a must for all libraries and schools, will endure as the first and only point of reference for researchers, scholars, students, and anyone interested in fringe religious groups.

This volume deals exclusively with the mystical anthropology, esoteric hierarchy and spiritual degrees of the mystics with the corresponding epithets, adjectives and titles used by the Sufis among them to designate these differences

With roots in British and American endeavors to restore apostolic Christianity, the Stone-Campbell Movement drew its inspiration from the independent efforts of nineteenth-century religious reformers Barton W. Stone and the father-son team of Thomas and Alexander Campbell. The union of these two movements in the 1830s and the growth of the new body thrust it into a place of significance in early nineteenth-century America, and it quickly spread to other parts of the English-speaking world.

From its beginnings the Movement has developed into one of the most vital and diverse Christian traditions in the world. Today it encompasses three major American communions -- Churches of Christ, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and Christian Churches/Churches of Christ -- as well as united churches in several other countries.

Over ten years in the making, The Encyclopedia of the Stone-Campbell Movement offers for the first time a sweeping historical and theological treatment of this complex, vibrant global communion. Written by more than 300 contributors, this major reference work contains over 700 original articles covering all of the significant individuals, events, places, and theological tenets that have shaped the Movement. Much more than simply a historical dictionary, this volume also constitutes an interpretive work reflecting historical consensus among Stone-Campbell scholars, even as it attempts to present a fair, representative picture of the rich heritage that is the Stone-Campbell Movement.

Scores of photographs and illustrations (many quite rare) enrich and enliven the text, and an extensive, carefully prepared index facilitates ready access to important information throughout the volume. The Encyclopedia of the Stone-Campbell Movement -- a standard reference work for religious, academic, public, and personal libraries everywhere.

Features of this encyclopedia:

• Presents over 700 articles on the people, events, churches, and beliefs that comprise the Stone-Campbell tradition
• Provides cutting-edge commentary on current topics of discussion as well as basic historical knowledge
• Written by more than 300 scholars from across the Stone-Campbell Movement
• Enlivened with photographs and illustrations (some quite rare) from around the world
• Includes an extensive index for rapid reference

Volume 5 of 24 - Burial to Chams. The encyclopedia will contain articles on all the religions of the world and on all the great systems of ethics. It will aim at containing articles on every religious belief or custom, and on every ethical movement, every philosophical idea, every moral practice. Includes such persons and places that are famous in the history of religion and morals. Only once or twice will a question be raised that will not be discussed within this collection.

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Volume 7 of 24 - Confirmation to Death and Disposal of the Dead (Chinese). The encyclopedia will contain articles on all the religions of the world and on all the great systems of ethics. It will aim at containing articles on every religious belief or custom, and on every ethical movement, every philosophical idea, every moral practice. Includes such persons and places that are famous in the history of religion and morals. Only once or twice will a question be raised that will not be discussed within this collection.

The first volume set the standard for reference works of this kind. Essential, this is possibly the best encyclopedic reference on Christianity,---Library Journal. A translation and extensive revision of the third edition of Evangelisches Kirchenlexikon Internationale Theologische Enzyklopadie.

In 12 Volumes. Embracing Historical, Doctrinal, And Practical Theology And Biblical, Theological, And Ecclesiastical Biography From The Earliest Times To The Present Day. Based On The Realencyklopadie Founded By J. J.. Herzog, And Edited By Albert Hauck. Prepared By More Than 600 Scholars And Specialists Under The Supervision Of Samuel Macauley Jackson, Editor-In-Chief.