The Melody of Theology: A Philosophical Dictionary - Tapa blanda

Reflecting on 82 theological/philosophical topics (e.g., atonement), movements (e.g., Enlightenment), and persons (e.g., Augustine), renowned Christian historian and theologian Pelikan deals with 'major themes of scholarship in the history of the Christian theological tradition.' The result is a personal work...A though-provoking glimpse into the mind of a mature scholar, this book should be read, not just referred to. good-humored rather than solemn in tone...[Pelikan's] presentation is always balanced, comprehensive, ecumenical, and thought provoking. 'the great new fact of Christianity'...This book works like a tuning fork for the mind. With it, the harmony of Pelikan's thought and life has itself become part of the great Christian tradition. scholarship in the history of the Christian theological tradition.' The result is a personal work...A though-provoking glimpse into the mind of a mature scholar, this book should be read, not just referred to. 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 Pelikan's life-long 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 Pelikan's thought and life has itself become part of the great Christian tradition.--Thomas D'Evelyn "Christian Science Monitor " [Pelikan] has assembled some 82 gleanings from the rich surplus of his scholarship into a readable, informative, and delightful dictionary of theology...[which is] literate rather than technical in style, and good-humored rather than solemn in tone...[Pelikan's] presentation is always balanced, comprehensive, ecumenical, and thought provoking.--M. Edmund Hussey "Antioch Review " "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 Pelikan's life-long 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 Pelikan's thought and life has itself become part of the great Christian tradition." --Thomas D'Evelyn, "Christian Science Monitor""This is a rewarding and exciting book, from beginning to end. It shows the reflections of a master on his work, where the work continually reveals the author's enjoyment, both exemplifying and satisfying the Horation "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 "[Pelikan] has assembled some 82 gleanings from the rich surplus of his scholarship into a readable, informative, and delightful dictionary of theology...[which is] literate rather than technical in style, and good-humored rather than solemn in tone...[Pelikan's] presentation is always balanced, comprehensive, ecumenical, and thought provoking." --M. Edmund Hussey, "Antioch Review""Reflecting on 82 theological/philosophical topics (e.g., atonement), movements (e.g., Enlightenment), and persons (e.g., Augustine), renowned Christian historian and theologian Pelikan deals with 'major themes of scholarship in the history of the Christian theological tradition.' The result is a personal work...A though-provoking glimpse into the mind of a mature scholar, this book should be read, not just referred to." --"Library Journal"

"I found Pelikan's thinking fascinating, elegant, informative, scholarly, anddeeply personal and attractive . . . his book provides a course in nearly thewhole of Christian faith and history--in"--Robert Pacific Theological Review.