ISBN10: 1589011260, ISBN13: 9781589011267, [publisher: Georgetown University Press] Softcover
[Houston, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]

Georgetown Univ Pr, Date: 2006. Paperback. New. 143 pages. 6.75x4.75x0.25 inches. 2006. Georgetown Univ Pr ISBN 1589011260 9781589011267 [GB]

Georgetown Univ Pr 2006 Softcover New 143 pages. 6.75x4.75x0.25 inches.

ISBN10: 1589011260, ISBN13: 9781589011267, [publisher: Georgetown University Press] Softcover Paperback. Daily political events and the steady inevitability of globalism require that informed students and citizens learn something about religious traditions foreign to their own. Designed for both classroom and general use, these handy "Key Words" guidebooks are essential resources for those who want clear and concise explanations of common terms and unfamiliar concepts of major world religions. Each pocket-sized volume contains definitions for over 400 terms from religious principles and significant periods to noteworthy figures. A quick sampling of terms from this volume: AscensionBeatificationCatechismEvangelical "Humanae vitae"Last SupperMartyrRepentanceSermon on the Mount Sample Definitions: Catechism The manual of Christian doctrine in a questions and answer format generally associated with teaching those preparing for Confirmation (see "Confirmation"). Sermon on the Mount The famous discourse of Jesus described in Chapter 5 of Matthew's gospel which provides the basis of Christian ethics (see "Beatitudes, Lord's Prayer"). Each pocket-sized volume in the "Key Words" series contains definitions for over 400 terms, ranging from religious principles and significant periods to noteworthy figures. In this volume, concepts and terms from Christianity are ...

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