In this book, the author provides students with accessible discussions of over 300 theological terms. Each entry in this two-column work gives more detail than those typical of a dictionary, introducing the meaning of the term, its importance, and how it has been understood in both historic and contemporary theology.

Justo Gonzalez wrote the text books for my history class ( The Story of Christianity, volumes 1 and 2) and my History of Doctrine class (A History of Christian Thought, volumes 1-3) I used when I was in seminary. Despite having my share of theological resources, I got this for Kindle, just because I appreciate him a lot.

This dictionary is an accessible intro to theological concepts, and doctrine. It is not exhaustive (a few terms I hoped would be there but weren't), it sometimes simplifies theological positions too much (as any dictionary entry might for clarity). But it is remarkably comprehensive for what it is. Plus because it is Gonzalez he does make sure to include good entries on Latin American theology, Liberation theology, Black theology, Womanist theology, postcolonial theology, etc. He knows the Western tradition well but doen't just give theology from the center. A good resource to have on hand, if theological and philosophical terms confuse you, or you just forget what words and phrases meant that you only ever used in the classroom anyway but are still important for you to know. ( )