Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 310 pages
• Published by: Westminster John Knox Press
• Edition: 1st Edition November 1996
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0664255116
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0664255114
• Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 15.2 ounces

From Booklist
Nearly 6,000 terms from disciplines such as the Bible, church history, ethics, ministry, spirituality, theology, and worship are defined here by McKim, a professor at Memphis Theological Seminary. He describes his work as not deep but broad in its coverage. Definitions are usually just two or three sentences long. He provides etymologies for many words, usually from Hebrew, Greek, or Latin. Many entries make reference to the Bible, noting book, chapter, and verse. Pronunciation would have been helpful for some words (e.g., exegesis, hermeneutics). Although published by the Presbyterian Church, this dictionary can be used by members of other Protestant denominations and Roman Catholics. McKim notes when a word is used only in a specific tradition or if faiths differ in their use of a term. For example, in sacrament, he notes that the Roman Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments and Protestants, two. Definitions are accessible to lay Christians.

There are many specialized dictionaries of theological terms, such as the Dictionary of Feminist Theologies [RBB Ag 96] and the Westminster Dictionary of Christian Ethics (1986), but this new work will be especially useful in academic and public libraries that need a general dictionary with broad coverage. Sandy Whiteley --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Review
Westminister Dictionary Of Theological Terms is a comprehensive volume which includes nearly 6,000 theological terms. Its brief and concise definitions capture a broad range of theological and related disciplines: biblical studies, church history, ethics, feminist theology, liberation theology, ministry, philosophy, social sciences, spirituality, worship, Protestant, Reformed, and kRoman Catholic theologies, and more. No other single voluem provides such easy access to so many theological definitions. Both the novice student and the theologically literatre reader will find the Westminister Dictionary Of Theological Terms to be of immense benefit in their studies, sermons, and writings. -- Midwest Book Review

Reader Reviews
This book is one of the most valuable tools for my time in seminary. It is small enough to carry everywhere, but very broad, it seems as though every topic in the realm of Christianity is touched upon (who knew that Mardi Gras was also known as 'Pancake Tuesday' and 'Shrove Tuesday' - I didn't and I am from Louisiana!) Most of the definitions and descriptions are short and to the point and very helpful. This is a great one volume reference work that will be more useful to you than some multi-volume desk sets will be! This is a must-have for anyone interested in studying theology at any level.