Dictionary of Christian Biography - Softcover

"Besides the obvious saints, popes, bishops, and theologians, they include many 'professional Christians, ' including politicians, lawyers, architects, educators, and artists whose lives were fundamentally affected by their Christian life." "This book reminds us of the wonderful legacy handed down to us by previous generations, and it helps us to know some of these people a little better. Recommended." "This is the first one-volume biographical reference for those seeking information about the lives of the world's Church leaders--irrespective of denomination." "Walsh's work is impressive because of both the quality of its entries (6,500) and its ecumenical and historical range (nearly 50 contributors)...."

This dictionary is a rapid reference to those men and women who have, over the last two millennia, contributed to the life, history and study of Christianity in all its facets, regardless of denomination. Entries are concise and accessible but for key influential figures longer essays have been written. They range from major biblical figures to those still living. Care has been taken to avoid a too-Western orientation in the choice of those included, with in-depth coverage of Africa, India and China as well as Orthodoxy, Greek and Russian. The dictionary is designed for use in many different contexts: as a home reference for general readers interested in church history and the study of the Christian faith, and in libraries and studies for students, researchers and scholars.