Overview

Routledge is proud to announce the publication of a new major reference work from world renowned scholar Hans J. Hillerbrand. The Encyclopedia of Protestantism is the definitive reference to the history and beliefs that continue to exert a profound influence on Western thought. Featuring entries written by an international team of specialists, the Encyclopedia traces the course of Protestantism from its beginnings prior to 1517, when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of Wittenberg Cathedral, to the vital and diverse international scene of the present day. The 2000-plus A-Z articles include coverage of: * Acts and Monuments * African American Protestantism * Bible Camps and Conference Centres * Book of Common Prayer * Bryan, William Jennings * Bunyan, John * Calvin, John * Civil Rights Movement * Communion Tables * Cromwell, Oliver * Disciples of Christ * Duke University * Education, Theology, Africa * Evangelical Lutheran Church in America * Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship * Geneva Catechism * Glorious Revolution * Homosexuality * Hooker, Richard * Hutterites * Hymns and Hymnals * Iconoclasm * Indonesia * Intervarsity Christian Fellowship * Jews for Jesus * Jowett, Benjamin * Law, William * Lutheranism, Global * Marriage * Mennonites, General Conference * Moravian Church * Mormonism * National Primitive Baptist Convention * Nonconformity * Oxford Movement * Peale, Norman Vincent * Penn, William * Philanthropy * Plural Marriages * Remonstrants * Rescue Missions * Sabbatarianism * Scofield Reference Bible * Sunday School * Televangelism * Theology, Asian * Tillich, Paul * Transubstantiation * Tyndale, William * Unitarian-Universalist Churches * Urban Protestantism * Van der Kemp, Johannes Theodorus * Watts, Isaac * Wesleyanism * Westminster Catechism * World Missionary Conference * Young, Brigham * and many more Professor Hugh McLeod, University of Birmingham, UK David Martin, UK Professor L. Gregory Jones, Duke University, USA Grant Wacker, Duke University, USA Andr

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Author:   Hans J. Hillerbrand
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   7.461kg
ISBN:  

9780415924726

ISBN 10:   0415924723
Pages:   594
Publication Date:   19 December 2003
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

The 1000-plus A-Z articles include coverage of: * Acts and Monuments * African American Protestantism * Bible Camps and Conference Centers * Book of Common Prayer * Bryan, William Jennings * Bunyan, John * Calvin, John * Civil Rights Movement * Communion Tables * Cromwell, Oliver * Disciples of Christ * Duke University * Education, Theology, Africa * Evangelical Lutheran Church in America * Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship * Geneva Catechism * Glorious Revolution * Homosexuality * Hooker, Richard * Hutterites * Hymns and Hymnals * Iconoclasm * Indonesia * Intervarsity Christian Fellowship * Jews for Jesus * Jowett, Benjamin * Law, William * Lutheranism, Global * Marriage * Mennonites, General Conference * Moravian Church * Mormonism * National Primitive Baptist Convention * Nonconformity * Oxford Movement * Peale, Norman Vincent * Penn, William * Philanthropy * Plural Marriages * Remonstrants * Rescue Missions * Sabbatarianism * Scofield Reference Bible * Sunday School * Televangelism * Theology, Asian * Tillich, Paul * Transubstantiation * Tyndale, William * Unitarian-Universalist Churches * Urban Protestantism * Van der Kemp, Johannes Theodorus * Watts, Isaac * Wesleyanism * Westminster Catechism * World Missionary Conference * Young, Brigham * And many more.

Reviews

This reference work has little competition in terms of authority and range... Excellent cross references, historic and contemporary statistical appendixes, and an analytical index make this an efficient reference tool... An excellent resource to engage in exploration of humanities policy issues, and concerns beyond the specifically religious while also providing deep analyses of theological matters. - Library Journal (starred review), February 15, 2004 A comprehensive four-volume reference set... Its coverage is rich and complex... The Encyclopedia of Protestantism has all the features that you would expect from a set of this caliber: useful bibliographies, a thematic index of related articles, a list of contributors and a good general index... With the Encyclopedia of Protestantism, Mr. Hillerbrand and his contributors have created an impressive work of distinct quality... Reference librarians in both academic and larger public libraries will see it as a requisite part of a serious religious collection. - Against the Grain, February 2004 A very handsome set, well-conceived and substantial looking... It should have a place in any academic or large public library collection. - Booklist/RBB, April 15, 2004 This comprehensive and unique reference describes important individuals, events, institutions, and teachings.... - Reference & Research Book News, May 2004 We have long needed such a resource, and now we have it, and in splendid, accessible, and comprehensive form. This will become an indispensable tool for us all. -Peter J. Gomes, Harvard University

This reference work has little competition in terms of authority and range... Excellent cross references, historic and contemporary statistical appendixes, and an analytical index make this an efficient reference tool... An excellent resource to engage in exploration of humanities policy issues, and concerns beyond the specifically religious while also providing deep analyses of theological matters. <br>- Library Journal (starred review), February 15, 2004 <br> A comprehensive four-volume reference set... Its coverage is rich and complex... The Encyclopedia of Protestantism has all the features that you would expect from a set of this caliber: useful bibliographies, a thematic index of related articles, a list of contributors and a good general index... With the Encyclopedia of Protestantism, Mr. Hillerbrand and his contributors have created an impressive work of distinct quality... Reference librarians in both academic and larger public libraries will see it as a requisite part of a serious religious collection. <br>- Against the Grain, February 2004 <br> A very handsome set, well-conceived and substantial looking... It should have a place in any academic or large public library collection. <br>- Booklist/RBB, April 15, 2004 <br> This comprehensive and unique reference describes important individuals, events, institutions, and teachings.... <br>- Reference & Research Book News, May 2004 <br> We have long needed such a resource, and now we have it, and in splendid, accessible, and comprehensive form. This will become an indispensable tool for us all. <br>-Peter J. Gomes, Harvard University <br>

Author Information

Widely regarded as the leading historian of the Reformation, Hans Hillerbrand is author and editor of numerous works, including The Oxford Encyclopedia of theReformation.

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