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Scholars from all over the world have contributed to these volumes filled with more than 1,000 lengthy signed articles, each with a bibliography. Editor Hillerbrand, from Duke University's Religion Department, proposes a definition of Protestantism as ''whatever is not Catholic (or Orthodox).'' This broad scope fairly well encompasses all manifestations of Christianity not otherwise categorized.The encyclopedia offers a large number of biographical articles. Also here are entries on cultural and social issues, countries, institutions, movements, and theology as well as the expected coverage of denominations and ''isms.'' According to the editor, there is something of a historical bias in the selection of topics and the way they are treated. This allows readers to see how the development of the various denominations and movements is tied closely to the social and political events surrounding their inception. Articles such as Abortion, Capital punishment, and Homosexuality, which present a balanced view of controversial areas, also have a historical dimension. These topics and others such as Civil rights movement and Homeschooling are enhanced by history's eye on what we might consid

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Author

Hans Joachim Hillerbrand

Publisher

Routledge

Published

2003

Language

EN

ISBN

9781280267703

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Religion, Christian, Reference

Rating

4.5 / 5 (2 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14