The Baker Compact Dictionary of Theological Terms

by Gregg R. Allison

Quickly Find and Understand Key Theological TermsChristianity is a faith built upon the Word and understood through words, both written and spoken, handed down for centuries. But many of the terms used in both the Scriptures and theological writings are unfamiliar or misunderstood. For the Christian desiring a more clear and robust understanding of these terms, this book offers concise definitions of six hundred of the most significant words at the heart of the Christian faith, including terms related · doctrine (e.g., the atonement, the church)· biblical concepts (e.g., Messiah, Son of Man)· church practices (e.g., anointing of the sick, immersion)· philosophical concepts (e.g., a priori, compatibilism)· people (e.g., Thomas Aquinas, John Wesley)· councils (e.g., Councils of Nicea I and II, Council of Trent)· movements (e.g., Protestantism, Pentecostalism)· documents (e.g., the Chalcedonian Creed, Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy)· and moreStudents of the Bible, college and seminary students, and anyone who desires to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith will find this an indispensable resource.

Genres: Reference, Theology, Nonfiction, Christian

287 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 17, 2016

About the author

Gregg R. Allison (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of Christian theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is secretary of the Evangelical Theological Society, a book review editor for the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, an elder at Sojourn Community Church, and a theological strategist for Sojourn Network. Allison has taught at several colleges and seminaries, including Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and is the author of numerous books, including Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine, Sojourners and Strangers: The Doctrine of the Church, and Roman Catholic Theology and Practice: An Evangelical Assessment.

Reviews

[Walter R. Keller · Rating 1 out of 5]

Doesn't work for kindle

This book was recommended by someone online that I follow and usually agree with. However, the kindle edition does not allow a person to easily look up items. It is only possible to go to the initial letter or try to take a stab at getting close to the desired item. It's a dictionary designed to be read like a book.

[Chandler Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent and concise dictionary of key theological terms. Allison’s brief summaries of theological concepts are magnificent!

[Scott Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

The dictionary one of the religious terms I haven't read all the way through but I do look at it occasionally just put down for that one that very helpful and good terminology and good discussion about terms Well written