Pocket Dictionary of the Reformed Tradition

<P>Beginning to study Reformed theology is like stepping into a family conversation that has been going on for five hundred years. How do you find your bearings and figure out how to take part in this conversation without embarrassing yourself?</P><P>The <I>Pocket Dictionary of the Reformed Tradition</I> takes on this rich boisterous and varied tradition in its broad contours filling you in on its common affirmations as well as its family tensions. Here you will find succinct and reliable entries on</P><ul><li>Latin terms such as <I>ad fontes</I> and <I>sola fide</I></li><li>Theologians from Calvin to Torrance</li><li>Confessions such as the Belgic and Westminster</li><li>Doctrines such as atonement and sanctification</li><li>Apologists such as Francis Schaeffer and Cornelius Van Til</li></ul><P>And much more.</P><P>The <I>Pocket Dictionary of the Reformed Tradition</I> is ready to assist you over the rough parts of readings lectures conversations and blogs. It will also be a companionable and concise introduction to one of the great Christian traditions.</P><P>Designed for students and pastors alike the short and accessible volumes in the IVP Pocket Reference Series will help you tackle the study of biblical languages church history apologetics world religions Christian spirituality ethics theology and more.</P>