Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms Paperback – November 1, 1996

This is a slim volume but it is unexpectedly thorough for Christian readers whose theological study is grounded in the Reformed tradition. It's been a terribly handy resource for me to get a handle on commonly thrown about theological terms as well as references to sects and heresies for which one not only ought to be watchful but ought to be able to give a name to.On reading an article by a leading Reformed theologian(Dr. Michael Horton), for example, I encountered this paragraph: "Like Luther, Calvin challenged the identification of the Good News as "a new law" and Christ as a new Moses. However, he introduced (with Melancthon's help) some critical nuances. While Luther disagreed sharply with Aquinas' characterization of the gospel as a "new law," he often perpetuates the tendency to treat law and gospel as equivalent to Old and New Testaments. The Anabaptists pushed this further toward a Marcionite antithesis. In Calvin's treatment, there is much greater nuance."I looked up: Melancthon, Anabaptists, Marciontite. Here's the entry for "Marcionism/Marcionites":"The teachings of Marcion (d. c. 160), which featured a sharp distinction between the 'God of wrath' of the Old Testament and the 'God of love' of the New Testamentand the view that Christ never became flesh. In Marcionism, Christianity replaces Judaism. Its canon was Luke's Gospel and ten Pauline letters."The dictionary gave me just enough of an explanation to make heads or tails of the use of other such terms as well. I heartily recommend it for those who desire more than a passing knowledge of theology and less than a doctoral degree in divininty.

I purchased a used version so I could read a thesis an acquaintance wrote for his dissertation. The dictionary's size and concise definitions enabled me to wade through what would have been a difficult read without it. I plan to keep this little gem and find myself reading it just for information's sake alone.

Needed in every collection of study

I purchased this book when I began seminary. It is a must for any seminary student and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the vast and complex language that is theology. I turn to it again and again in research and study and am never disappointed. The brief definitions are adequate and clear and I appreciate the references made to other theological terms.

Needed for school.did the job

Great book for my class, very interesting choice by the school and easy to understand.Great dictionary, I think it should have a little more words in it though.

Very helpful

Ever read something & there are words you just don't understand & can't figure out how they can have any possible relationship to what you're reading? This book will give you a clear understanding of most anything you read that's biblical.

great resource but go for the paperback, as the hardback was a wee bit pricey, I got it by mistake

Excellent resource. Just the right amount of information at your fingertips. A must for any theological student.

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