Religion & Philosophy

Comprehensive, exact descriptions of people and forces that shape the Western Christian tradition. You'll also find entries on countries, some unexpected, where Christianity is a growing religion, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

If it's Christian without being Catholic or Orthodox, you'll find it in these four volumes.

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The 16th century changed the world of Christianity. These four volumes cover not just Martin Luther's work, but virtually every aspect of religious life in Europe during that momentous period.

Religious philosophy gets extensive treatment here, but see also the 10-volume

Gives you not just Christian religions but the connections between them.

An exhaustive compendium of Catholic theology and practice, from the Byzantines to modern-day moral issues, with scholarly comparisons to other world religions.

This book is specifically designed for students with no prior knowledge, presenting the primary themes and debates of Christian theology with clarity and historical context. This new edition retains all the elements that have made it so successful while also including significant additions and developments. There is an increased discussion of contemporary theology to complement the excellent coverage of historical material. Important new information has also been added, in areas such as the Holy Spirit, contemporary non-Western theologies, and feminist voices in Christian theology.