Historical dictionary of Reformed Churches / Robert Benedetto, Darrell L. Guder, Donald K. McKim.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Benedetto, Robert, 1950-

Contributor:

Guder, Darrell L., 1939-

McKim, Donald K.

Series:

Historical dictionaries of religions, philosophies, and movements ; no. 24.

Historical dictionaries of religions, philosophies, and movements ; no. 24

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Reformed Church--History--Dictionaries.

Reformed Church.

History.

Genre:

Dictionaries.

Physical Description:

lii, 508 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 1999.

Summary:

This volume not only covers theological themes, but also incorporates entries that span government, education, and social activism. Benedetto (bibliography, Union Theological Seminary), Guder (evangelism and church growth, Columbia Theological Seminary, Georgia), and McKim (theology, Memphis Theological Seminary) present a chronology and a brief introduction to the Reformed Churches, followed by alphabetically listed entries that introduce important people, places, and events in the history of the Reformed Churches. Appendixes include lists of all the Reformed Churches as well as research centers, publishers, and online bookstores useful in research on the topic.

Contents:

Appendix 1 The General Councils of the Presbyterian World Alliance and the General Assemblies of the International Congregational Council 483

Appendix 2 Theological Comparison of Major Reformed Confessions 485

Appendix 3 Member Churches of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches 487

Appendix 4 List of United Churches with Reformed Heritage 503

Appendix 5 Research Centers, Publishers, and Online Bookstores 504.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-482).

ISBN:

0810836289

OCLC:

40521198