The Oxford Companion to Christian Thought
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The Oxford Companion to Christian Thought by Adrian Hastings
'The Oxford Companion to Christian Thought' is an authoritative guide to the intellectual, spiritual, and moral legacy of Christianity. It focuses on the broad sweep of ideas rather than factual detail, surveying all traditions and centuries but concentrating more on the present than the past. Ecumenical opinion is gathered from 260 contributors.
a book to browse in, savour and enjoy * Expository Times, 01/09/01 *
refreshingly honest, thoughtful, and varied. . It is a guide for everyone . . . You cannot but be stimulated * Crucible April-June 2001 *
a rich source . . . The articles are well informed and thorough . . . This book is well worth having * Association of Christian Teachers Spring 2001 *
It's a reliable and lively encyclopedia * Christian Century 21/02/01 *
The merits of this Companion are considerable and will ensure wide success * Henry Chadwick TLS 16/02/01 *
wide-ranging
. . .the Companion has many virtues and deserves a large readership . . . .the Companion is well produced and - given its size- reasonably priced * Rupert Shortt, Financial Times, 20/01/2001 *
" It is sheer pleasure to read an article- on almost any subject you care to name- written by an expert . . . . an A plus for pleasure; . . . excellent value" * Quentin De La Bedoyere, Catholic Herald, 15/12/00 *
" a feast of knowledge and wisdom" * David Edwards, The Tablet 23/12/00 *
refreshingly honest, thoughtful, and varied. . It is a guide for everyone . . . You cannot but be stimulated * Crucible April-June 2001 *
a rich source . . . The articles are well informed and thorough . . . This book is well worth having * Association of Christian Teachers Spring 2001 *
It's a reliable and lively encyclopedia * Christian Century 21/02/01 *
The merits of this Companion are considerable and will ensure wide success * Henry Chadwick TLS 16/02/01 *
wide-ranging
. . .the Companion has many virtues and deserves a large readership . . . .the Companion is well produced and - given its size- reasonably priced * Rupert Shortt, Financial Times, 20/01/2001 *
" It is sheer pleasure to read an article- on almost any subject you care to name- written by an expert . . . . an A plus for pleasure; . . . excellent value" * Quentin De La Bedoyere, Catholic Herald, 15/12/00 *
" a feast of knowledge and wisdom" * David Edwards, The Tablet 23/12/00 *
Adrian Hastings studied history at Oxford (1946-9) and theology in Rome (1953-7). He has worked in Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia (between 1958 and 1972). He was a research officer at the School of Oriental and African Studies (London) 1973-6, a lecturer and reader in Religious Studies at the University of Aberdeen, 1976-82, Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Zimbabwe, 1982-5, and Professor of Theology at the University of Leeds, 1985-94. In 1992 he was awarded a DD honoris causa by the University of Edinburgh. He was a founder member of the Alliance to Defend Bosnia-Herzegovina and is now a Trustee of the Bosnian Institute.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198600244 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198600240 |
| Title | The Oxford Companion to Christian Thought |
| Author | Adrian Hastings |
| Series | Oxford Companions |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2000-10-26 |
| Number of pages | 808 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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