Religious Studies Faculty Publications

Document Type

Encyclopedia Entry

Publication Date

2008

Publication Source

Global Dictionary of Theology

Abstract

The Global Dictionary of Theology is inspired by the shift of the center of Christianity from the West to the Global South. But it also reflects the increase in two-way traffic between these two sectors as well as the global awareness that has permeated popular culture to an unprecedented degree.

The editorial perspective of the Global Dictionary of Theology is an ecumenical evangelicalism that is receptive to discovering new facets of truth through listening and conversation on a global scale. Thus a distinctive feature of the Global Dictionary of Theology is its conversational approach. Contributors have been called on to write in the spirit of engaging in a larger theological conversation in which alternative views are expected and invited.

Inclusive pages

568-574

ISBN/ISSN

9780830824540

Document Version

Postprint

Comments

Document available for download is the authors' accepted manuscript; it later appeared in the Global Dictionary of Theology, edited by William A. Dyrness and Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen. Used by permission of InterVarsity Press, P.O. Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515-1426.

The article available in the repository is the author's accepted manuscript; the version of record may contain minor differences that have come about in the copy editing and layout processes.

Permission documentation is on file.

Version of record is available for purchase here: https://www.ivpress.com/cgi-ivpress/book.pl/code=2454

Publisher

InterVarsity Press

Place of Publication

Downers Grove, IL


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