The Encyclopedia of Christianity, Volume 4 (P-Sh)

Volume 4 of the award-winning reference work on Christianity

The multiple award-winning Encyclopedia of Christianity (EC), copublished by Brill and Eerdmans, is a monumental five-volume work presenting the history and current state of the Christian faith in its rich spiritual and theological diversity around the world.

Volume 4 of the EC contains more than 300 articles covering the alphabetical entries P-Sh -- articles on significant topics ranging from Paul, political theology, and the Qur'an to religious liberty, salvation history, and scholasticism.


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