Awards

• Winner of Independent Publisher Book Award 2004 2004 (United States)
• Winner of Independent Publisher Book Awards (Reference) 2004

Overview

This unique multidisciplinary study views Jesus as one of the most central figures in history with a wide-ranging impact on society, literature, art, and philosophy. * Over 200 wide-ranging A-Z entries on the religious and secular influence of Jesus * Over 100 contributors, including distinguished international scholars from many religious traditions * 80 photos, including key works of devotional art from 2,000 years of religious painting and sculpture * Numerous bibliographic references covering a wide variety of writing about Jesus

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9781576078563

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"""This encyclopedia contains nearly 200 entries, unfolds from the scholarly contributions of more than 100 scholars worldwide, yet fascinates and intrigues like the finest fiction. This is not only a one-stop reference guide to a major figure in culture and history but a monument to the career of its editor Holden, the author of a number of highly regarded works on Jesus ... Highly recommended for reference collections in both large and small public and academic libraries."" - Library Journal ""[U]tilizes the expertise of some 100 leading authorities across the globe to clearly articulate the unique position of Jesus Christ in world civilization ... In its entirety, almost every aspect of the historical Jesus, subsequent theologizing, and cultural interpretation is given a fair and balanced treatment ... Recommended for academic libraries and large public libraries as well as for appropriate smaller collections."" - Booklist ""[T]his encyclopedia offers a well planned and well written overview ... Students, scholars, and lay readers with an interest in the life and impact of Jesus will turn to it repeatedly."" - Against the Grain ""Recommended. Academic libraries."" - Choice ""This work is recommended for collections in religious studies and philosophy."" - American Reference Books Annual"

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[T]his encyclopedia offers a well planned and well written overview ... Students, scholars, and lay readers with an interest in the life and impact of Jesus will turn to it repeatedly. - Against the Grain This encyclopedia contains nearly 200 entries, unfolds from the scholarly contributions of more than 100 scholars worldwide, yet fascinates and intrigues like the finest fiction. This is not only a one-stop reference guide to a major figure in culture and history but a monument to the career of its editor Holden, the author of a number of highly regarded works on Jesus ... Highly recommended for reference collections in both large and small public and academic libraries. - Library Journal [U]tilizes the expertise of some 100 leading authorities across the globe to clearly articulate the unique position of Jesus Christ in world civilization ... In its entirety, almost every aspect of the historical Jesus, subsequent theologizing, and cultural interpretation is given a fair and balanced treatment ... Recommended for academic libraries and large public libraries as well as for appropriate smaller collections. - Booklist Recommended. Academic libraries. - Choice This work is recommended for collections in religious studies and philosophy. - American Reference Books Annual

Recommended. Academic libraries. - Choice

Author Information

Leslie Houlden is a fellow and professor emeritus at King's College London, London, England.

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