Dictionary of Christian Biography

Description

This book is unique in English as a rapid reference to those men and women who have, over the last two millennia contributed to the life, history and study of Christianity in all its facets, regardless of denomination. Entries are concise and accessible but for key influential figures longer essays have been written. They range from major biblical figures to those still living. Care has been taken to avoid a too-Western orientation in the choice of those included with in-depth coverage of Africa, India and China as well as Orthodoxy, Greek and Russian. This dictionary will be useful in many different contexts - as a home reference for general readers interested in church history and the study of the Christian faith and in libraries and studies for students, researchers and scholars. The Dictionary of Christian Biography is truly comprehensive including the latest developments in Christian churches all over the world. It is the indispensable one-volume reference work for everyone.

Michael Walsh, the General Editor, is Librarian of Heythrop College, University of London