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Dictionary of Biblical Theology

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Lion DuFour's Dictionary of Biblical Theology is written for Catholics who want to better understand the Bible. Seventy distinguished scholars and eighteen specialized translators have collaborated to produce this classic in Catholic biblical studies. The Dictionary presents the key theological concepts of the Bible in a way helpful to both the scholar and average reader. This Updated Second Edition includes: More than 350 topics and biblical terms such as faith, the Eucharist, and prayer Solid Catholic biblical perspective Dozens of Scripture references for each topic

712 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1962

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Xavier Léon-Dufour

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Xavier Léon-Dufour est un jésuite et un théologien catholique français, né à Paris le 7 mars 1912 et mort le 13 novembre 2007. Il fut professeur d'Écriture sainte au centre Sèvres et directeur de collections aux éditions du Seuil et aux éditions du Cerf.

Il était notamment connu pour son Vocabulaire de théologie biblique, publié en 1962, une œuvre qui est toujours une référence pour les étudiants en théologie. Il a réalisé des travaux importants sur les évangiles synoptiques et sur l'évangile selon Jean. Il a pris part aux controverses doctrinales qui ont suivi le concile Vatican II.

Xavier Léon Dufour a fait son choix de devenir prêtre à l'âge de 17 ans. Même étant prêtre, Xavier Léon Dufour fut un résistant dans le réseau du sud ouest pendant la Seconde Guerre Mondiale.

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Rene's signature on first pages. Stamped with Mar 6, 1995. Clean white pages. Minimal water damage. Spine creased and cover faded. Proposes giving it to paul.
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