A Concise Encyclopedia of the Philosophy of Religion.A Concise Encyclopedia of the Philosophy of Religion Anthony C. Thiselton Baker Book House PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, city (1990 pop. 189,126), seat of Kent co., SW central Mich., on the Grand River; inc. 1850. The second largest city in the state, it is a distribution, wholesale, and industrial center for an area that yields fruit, dairy products, farm produce, , MI 49516-6287 0801031206 $24.99 bakerbooks.com Written by a research professor of Christian theology Noun 1. Christian theology - the teachings of Christian churches free grace, grace of God, grace - (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God; "God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners"; "there but for the grace of God go , A Concise Encyclopedia of the Philosophy of Religion is a meticulous compilation of theological terms, notable historical figures, belief systems, logical terminology, and much more. Arranged in alphabetical order, entries range from "agnosticism agnosticism (ăgnŏs`tĭsĭzəm), form of skepticism that holds that the existence of God cannot be logically proved or disproved. Among prominent agnostics have been Auguste Comte, Herbert Spencer, and T. H. " and "Aristotle" to "via negationis/via negativa" and "Wittgenstein, Ludwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein, Ludwig Josef Johann (loŏt`vĭkh yō`zĕf yō`hän vĭt`gənshtīn), 1889–1951, Austrian philosopher, b. Vienna. ". Entries are nether excessively lengthy nor overly brief; each one succinctly summarizes its topic in plain terms lay readers can appreciate. A Concise Encyclopedia of the Philosophy of Religion strives to leave all bias at the door, and present a multitude of extremely divergent ideas in as unbiased and evenhanded e·ven·hand·ed adj. Showing no partiality; fair. e  ven·hand a manner as possible. Highly recommended as a reference and resource especially for lay readers and novice to intermediate students of religious philosophy.
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