Description: The Encyclopedia of Christian Literature by George Thomas Kurian, James D. Smith, III Covering 2,000 years, this two-volume set is the first encyclopedia devoted to Christian writers and books. In addition to an overview of the Christian literature, this encyclopedia includes more than 40 essays on the principal genres of Christian literature and more than 400 bio-bibliographical essays describing the principal writers and their works. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The written word is one of the defining elements of Christian experience. As vigorous in the 1st century as it is in the 21st, Christian literature has had a significant function in history, and teachers and students need to be reminded of this powerful literary legacy. Covering 2,000 years, The Encyclopedia of Christian Literature is the first encyclopedia devoted to Christian writers and books. In addition to an overview of the Christian literature, this two-volume set also includes 40 essays on the principal genres of Christian literature and more than 400 bio-bibliographical essays describing the principal writers and their works. These essays examine the evolution of Christian thought as reflected in the literature of every age.The companion volume also features bibliographies, an index, a timeline of Christian Literature, and a list of the greatest Christian authors. The encyclopedia will appeal not only to scholars and Christian evangelicals, but students and teachers in seminaries and theological schools, as well as to the growing body of Christian readers and bibliophiles. Author Biography George Thomas Kurian (1931–2015) was president of the Encyclopedia Society and the editor of sixty-five books, including numerous encyclopedias and dictionaries. He was also a fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science. He was the editor, among others, of The World Christian Encyclopedia, Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization, and Encyclopedia of Christian Education.James D. Smith III is associate professor of Church History at Bethel University, San Diego. He is also on the editorial board of Christian History magazine. Review This encyclopedia should be a valuable reference for many audiences and a welcome addition to most academic reference collections. The two-volume set is organized into two parts: Genres and Types and Biographies. Forty essays in the first part explore the many genres included under the Christian literature umbrella. Individual essayists concisely describe and define areas ranging from apocalyptic literature to childrens literature to systematics. Articles will be accessible to most readers. The 400-plus biographies cover individuals from ancient to modern times, examining authors of theological and mystical works as well as novelists and nonfiction writers....Overall, this compact, easy-to-use work provides good information. Recommended. * CHOICE *With the help of more than 175 contributors, Kurian and Smith have produced a concise yet substantive guide to Christian literature, both old and new. The set has two major sections. The first makes up roughly one-fourth of the entire work. It is here that the whole of Christian literature is categorized into approximately 40 genres, including Apologetics, Devotional literature, Missions literature, Poetry, and Systematics. The average entry is 3–4 pages long, including a small dose of background and history along with a survey of noteworthy authors and works belonging to the genre. Most articles also include a meaty bibliography. The heart and soul of the encyclopedia is the biographical section, which begins in the middle of volume 1....Overall, the coverage includes a nice blend of contemporary (e.g., Max Lucado, Rick Warren) and historical (Martin Luther, Tolstoy) icons. Most authors receive at least a pages worth of attention. Following the entries are a time line, an alphabetical list of the seventy five greatest Christian writers, and an index. A well-suited work for virtually any academic and large public library. * Booklist *Because Christian literature is so vast, and there are no other reference sources that specifically address Christian literature in this manner, Encyclopedia of Christian Literature is a worthy addition to the world of reference....This title is recommended for academic libraries, especially those who support religious studies curricula. * Reference and User Services Quarterly *This two-volume encyclopedia provides a representative look at a wide variety of core Christian writings and authors from all denominations over the course of 2000 years….Recommended for all libraries on account of its broad scope and appeal. * Library Journal *This is a useful and well-produced publication. The division into two volumes makes it much easier to manage than a single volume would have been, and much more likely to remain serviceable on library shelves. This is a helpful general reference work as well as serving specialist theological institutions. * s *Kurian and Smiths Encyclopedia takes its rightful place amongst these as a composite work, blending a dictionary of genres and types of literature (ranging from Apocalyptic Literature to Womens Literature) with an anthology of entries on significant authors. * American Reference Books Annual *The encyclopedia has two volumes. The first beings with the genres and types of Christian writing, and here one finds useful entries ranging from apocalyptic literature to womens literature. Thereafter, both volumes are devoted to a wide range of authors, entries on whom are arranged alphabetically. * The Catholic Historical Review *This ambitious volume, coedited by the president of the Encyclopedia Society and an associate professor of church history at Bethel Seminary, ranges across twenty centuries, offering instructive examples of the written and spoken words power to define as well as describe the rich variety of the Christian experience, especially in the Western world....Helpful bibliographies, an expedient index, and handy illustrations complete this first-of-its-kind account of the Western worlds Christian literary legacy. This is highly recommended for scholars, religious bibliophiles, and reference libraries. * Religious Studies Review *Smith, Kurian, and their contributors certainly provide a resource that will help readers to deepen their understanding of what they read, hopefully toward the end of lending their reading the kind of God-glorifying vitality Merton describes. * Christianity and Literature * Long Description The written word is one of the defining elements of Christian experience. As vigorous in the 1st century as it is in the 21st, Christian literature has had a significant function in history, and teachers and students need to be reminded of this powerful literary legacy. Covering 2,000 years, The Encyclopedia of Christian Literature is the first encyclopedia devoted to Christian writers and books. In addition to an overview of the Christian literature, this two-volume set also includes 40 essays on the principal genres of Christian literature and more than 400 bio-bibliographical essays describing the principal writers and their works. These essays examine the evolution of Christian thought as reflected in the literature of every age.The companion volume also features bibliographies, an index, a timeline of Christian Literature, and a list of the greatest Christian authors. The encyclopedia will appeal not only to scholars and Christian evangelicals, but students and teachers in seminaries and theological schools, as well as to the growing body of Christian readers and bibliophiles. Review Quote With the help of more than 175 contributors, Kurian and Smith have produced a concise yet substantive guide to Christian literature, both old and new. The set has two major sections. The first makes up roughly one-fourth of the entire work. It is here that the whole of Christian literature is categorized into approximately 40 genres, including Apologetics, Devotional literature, Missions literature, Poetry, and Systematics. The average entry is 3?4 pages long, including a small dose of background and history along with a survey of noteworthy authors and works belonging to the genre. Most articles also include a meaty bibliography. The heart and soul of the encyclopedia is the biographical section, which begins in the middle of volume 1. Staying true tothe genre coverage that precedes it, the biography portion includes authors of many different shades: poets, hymn writers, dramatists, novelists, theologians, and even preachers whose ?literature? is primarily in sermon form. Household names, such as C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien, are of course present. But then so are many lesser-knowns, like Blessed Henry Suso, a fourteenth-century German mystic. Suso is also an example of the global nature of the work. In a span of only a dozen pages, readers may fi Details ISBN081086987X Author James D. Smith, III Language English ISBN-10 081086987X ISBN-13 9780810869875 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2010 Imprint Scarecrow Press Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Birth 1931 Short Title PREPAK-ENCY OF CHRISTIAN LI-2V Publisher Scarecrow Press Edited by James D. Smith Pages 732 DEWEY 809.933823 Series The Encyclopedia of Christian Literature UK Release Date 2010-06-16 Publication Date 2010-06-16 AU Release Date 2010-06-16 NZ Release Date 2010-06-16 US Release Date 2010-06-16 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137321561;
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