A Dictionary of Philosophy of Religion

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A Dictionary of Philosophy of Religion is an indispensable resource for students and scholars. Covering historical and contemporary figures, arguments, and terms, it offers an overview of the vital themes that make philosophy of religion the growing, vigorous field that it is today. It covers world religions and sources from east and west. Entries have been crafted for clarity, succinctness, and engagement.

Named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title (2011).

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"Taliaferro and Marty have brought together a fine team of scholars to produce an up-to-date, concise philosophy of religion dictionary that will ably serve both the novice and the scholar. Besides the accessible, succinct entries, the dictionary contains certain bonus features: excellent introductory material, a useful philosophical/historical timeline, and an extensive bibliography for further reading. A terrific resource!" -- Paul Copan, Professor and Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic University, USA, and co-editor of the Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Religion.
"With its concise, clear, yet comprehensive entries on the major themes and historical figures in the discipline and in its environs, this is a very useful reference work for students of the subject." -- Tim Mawson, Fellow and Tutor in Philosophy, the University of Oxford, UK, and author of Belief in God: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion (OUP, 2005)
"In conversation with some of the finest philosophical minds of our day, Taliaferro and Marty have crafted the quintessential philosophy of religion dictionary. Engaging, au courant, and filled with luminous definitions and clever examples, this unique and cross-cultural work offers a rich learning experience for both neophytes and experts. This resource is a truly outstanding accomplishment." -- Chad V. Meister, Professor of Philosophy, Bethel College, USA, and author of Introducing Philosophy of Religion (Routledge)
"This dictionary is precisely what a student will reach for regularly as the class notes and assigned readings turn cryptic. The entries are very well chosen and the brief definitionssome standing as actual discussionsare presented with clarity and economy. It is a volume that will earn the thanks of untold numbers". -- Daniel N. Robinson, Professor in the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Oxford, UK, and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Georgetown University, USA.
"This dictionary is informative, highly comprehensive, and a valuable research resource for students and scholars alike." -- Robert Audi, Professor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame, USA, and General Editor of The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy.
"This philosophy of religion volume is the first significant dictionary of its kind to appear in over 20 years. While other excellent reference books in this area have been published more recently, such as The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Religion, edited by W. J. Wainwright (CH, Oct'05, 43-0890) and A Companion to Philosophy of Religion, edited by P. L. Quinn and C. Taliaferro (CH, Jun'97, 34-5631), a need has existed for an up-to-date, high-quality dictionary to cover new topics, concepts, and people, along with new developments on established themes. This dictionary has several hundred entries ranging in length from a single sentence to two pages. On average, between three and four entries appear on each page. Dictionary items are well written and interesting; although Taliaferro and Marty wrote the majority of them, other scholars from reputable academic institutions contributed as well. Additionally, this volume has a helpful introductory essay, a six-page chronology of people and events, and a thorough bibliography. Summing Up: Essential. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers."
Named a Choice 'Outstanding Academic Title' of 2011.
A new student to the philosophy of religion will gain a broad understanding of this field by reading and consulting the recently published reference book A Dictionary of Philosophy of Religion... The Resources section is very good not only for students, but for library bibliographers new to the field... A Dictionary of Philosophy of Religion is a very valuable resource for academic, research, and large public libraries and special libraries, where appropriate. -- Journal of Religious & Theological Information

Author Bio

Elsa J. Marty is a doctoral student at the University of Chicago, USA, with a focus on theological anthropology and religion in India. She is the co-editor of A Dictionary of Philosophy of Religion. Charles Taliaferro is Professor of Philosophy at St. Olaf College, USA, and is the author of Consciousness and the Mind of God (Cambridge University Press), Evidence and Faith: Philosophy and religion since the seventeenth century (Cambridge University Press), Contemporary Philosophy of Religion (Blackwell), Dialogues About God (Rowman and Littlefield), Philosophy of Religion: A Beginners Guide (OneWorld Press) and the co-author of Naturalism (Eerdmans). He is the co-editor of A Companion to Philosophy of Religion (Blackwell), Cambridge Platonist Spirituality (Paulist Press), The Cambridge Companion to Christian Philosophical Theology (Cambridge University Press). He was the philosophy of religion area editor of the Encyclopedia of Philosophy, second edition (MacMillan) and is on the editorial board of Religious Studies, Sophia, Blackwell's Philosophy Compass, American Philosophical Quarterly, and Ars Disputandi. Charles Taliaferro is Professor of Philosophy at St. Olaf College, USA, and is the author of Consciousness and the Mind of God (Cambridge University Press), Evidence and Faith: Philosophy and religion since the seventeenth century (Cambridge University Press), Contemporary Philosophy of Religion (Blackwell), Dialogues About God (Rowman and Littlefield), Philosophy of Religion: A Beginners Guide (OneWorld Press) and the co-author of Naturalism (Eerdmans). He is the co-editor of A Companion to Philosophy of Religion (Blackwell), Cambridge Platonist Spirituality (Paulist Press), The Cambridge Companion to Christian Philosophical Theology (Cambridge University Press). He was the philosophy of religion area editor of the Encyclopedia of Philosophy, second edition (MacMillan) and is on the editorial board of Religious Studies, Sophia, Blackwell's Philosophy Compass, American Philosophical Quarterly, and Ars Disputandi.