The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, revised 2nd edition

This is a concise version of the full Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, but is a substantial volume in its own right, and a useful text for general reference libraries.

The entries are clearly written, abbreviations are intelligent, and the use of an asterisk against words in entries, which are also defined in the dictionary, is helpful but does not disrupt the flow when reading. All Christian denominations appear to be covered, including major figures from their churches. There is a useful entry for Islam and also for Judaism, both of which touch profoundly on Christianity. However, Hinduism,...