The Melody of Theology: A Philosophical Dictionary (Jaroslav Pelikan Reprint)

Endorsements: This is the ultimate bedside book. Replete with sinuous compact discussions of first and last things--sin faith grace and John Henry Newman--it reflects Jaroslav Pelikans lifelong commitment to what he calls the great new fact of Christianity . . . This book works like a tuning fork for the mind. With it the harmony of Pelikans thought and life has itself become part of the great Christian tradition. --Christian Science Monitor This is a rewarding and exciting book from beginning to end. It shows the reflection of a master of his work where the work continually reveals the authors enjoyment both exemplifying and satisfying Horatios utile dulci. Packed with knowledge and insight it informs stimulates and delights. It also corrects or at least reproves some vulgar errors . . . A valuable book. --Roland M. Frye I found Pelikans thinking fascinating elegant informative scholarly and deeply personal and attractive . . . There is always some insight to gain. [Pelikans book] provides a course in nearly the whole of Christian faith and history--in terms of just one persons journey. --Robert B. Coote Pacific Theological Review Jaroslav Pelikan ranged so widely in his exploration of historic Christian traditions and his work probed so deeply that it is a real boon to see Wipf and Stock bringing some of his books back into print. They were excellent reading when they first appeared; they remain excellent reading today. --Mark A. Noll McAnaney Professor of History University of Notre Dame