A comprehensive, quick reference for all Episcopalians, both lay and ordained. This thoroughly researched, highly readable resource contains more than 3,000 clearly entries about the history, structure, liturgy, and theology of the Episcopal Church—and the larger Christian church worldwide. The editors have also provided a helpful bibliography of key reference works and additional background materials. “This tool belongs on the shelf of just about anyone who cares for, works in or with, or even wonders about the Episcopal Church.”—The Episcopal New Yorker

This dictionary is a compilation of more than 23 separate dictionaries (individually listed in the preface) and is not the work of a single author; however, it retains consistency throughout. When originally published, it was intended not only as a dictionary for the clergy, but also the laity of the Anglican Churches. For this reason, whether Anglican or not, many find much of this work invaluable. It contains upwards of 600 definitions with extension explanations of each and covers a range of subjects ranging from the doctrine of sin to the church’s ordaining of deacons. For ease of searching we have added a linked table of contents at the beginning as well as a fully linked word index at the end.

This illustrated dictionary for the Episcopal Church is an essential reference to its terminology, worship, structure, and polity.

Explains the meanings of many of the unique words that are part of the Anglican tradition.

Anglicanism arguably originated in 1534 when Parliament passed the Act of Supremacy, which transferred papal power over the Church of England to the king. Today, approximately 550 dioceses are located around the world, not only in England, but also everywhere that the British Empire's area of influence extended. With a membership estimated at around 80 million members the Anglican Communion is the third largest Christian communion in the world This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Anglicanism covers the history of Anglicanism through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, concepts and institutions, rituals and liturgy, events and national communities. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Anglicanism.

Defines 6,000 terms on such topics as the Bible, worship, theology, ministry, ethics, church history, and spirituality

A very practical dictionary and essential reference guide for all involved in church.