title: The Dictionary of Historical Theology
author: Trevor A. Hart
description: This very fine dictionary does not treat theological themes such as Christology, salvation, redemption, or grace; rather, it treats the people and the movements responsible for the birth and development of such themes in the history of the Christian church. Each of 314 entries by 173 writers is an essay, written by a topical expert and followed by an up-to-date bibliography on the subject. The entries vary in length and in quality. Notable among them are Paul Molnar's essay on Karl Barth, Max Stackhouse's on Paul Ramsey, and D.W.D Shaw's on process theology. Typically, the essays are free from jargon, presenting readable summaries and ready reference not only for church ministers, teachers, and students but also for general readers. This dictionary will not replace other volumes, such as The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church (LJ 5/15/97) or A Handbook of Christian Theologians (1980. o.p.), but it is a welcome addition and may be considered among the better reference books on Christian theology. Recommended not only for academic and seminary libraries but for community libraries whose members have an interest in Christian theology.DDavid I. Fulton, Our Lady of Victories Church, Baptistown, NJ <BR>Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
zlib_text: THE CHRISTIAN 
  THEOLOGY READER 
  
  Praise for previous editions of The Christian Theology Reader
  “In a time when Christians are increasingly ignorant of our own traditions, McGrath’s efforts in his Introduction and 
  this Reader are most welcome. Those who have found his Introduction a significant resource will undoubtedly also 
  want to use his companion set of readings. Its great strength is the breadth of figures and topics treated, and we can 
  hope that students who become acquainted with the riches in these brief selections will want to return to engage the 
  primary sources in their fullness. Such engagements could offer an important sign of hope for Christianity’s future.” 
  L. Gregory Jones, Duke University, North Carolina
  “This anthology of extracts from primary sources will prove extremely useful for teaching historical and system-
  atic theology. It is essential that students use primary sources, and a compromise has to be reached between undue 
  expectations and snippets which are 