"Let books be your dining table, / And you shall be full of delights. / Let them be your
mattress,/
And you shall sleep restful nights" (St. Ephraim the Syrian).


Showing posts with label George Kurian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label George Kurian. Show all posts

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Christian Civilization

Wiley-Blackwell, as I have noted numerous times over the past year, has been publishing major reference works--dictionaries and encyclopedias, inter alia--on a variety of topics connected to Eastern Christianity. Now, more widely, another encyclopedia has just been released: George Kurian, ed., The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization (4 volume set) (2012), 2790pp.

About this collection the publisher tells us:
The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization is a comprehensive reference work on the history and impact of Christianity. Over 1,400 entries provide an in-depth and dynamic look at Christianity both through its history and the way it has shaped societies around the world. Through a clear and attractive format, a series of interlocking major themes is explored, including: key theological ideas; global and regional history; worship; society and Christianity; literature; music; art; architecture; education; politics; law, and scholarship. Uniting these themes is an understanding of Christianity as a truly global phenomenon with strong denominational and regional identities.The entries are written by a team of over 350 scholars and teachers from over 24 countries. Together they present a wealth of current research in a clear, concise, and attractive format. The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization is an essential reference for students, researchers, academics, and practitioners.
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