THE WESTMINSTER DICTIONARY OF CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY edited by Alan Richardson and John Bowden " From ' A Priori ' to ' Wrath of God ' the remarkably comprehensive new Dictionary of Theology is a preachers ' aid and students ' first resort of the highest quality . I welcome its publication with warmth and enthusiasm . " - Dr . Robert Runcie , Archbishop of Canterbury Historically informative , conceptually clarifying - without being dull . - Maurice Wiles , Oxford University " The editors have gathered an admirably ecumenical company of scholars from every significant subject of theological , biblical and historical scholarship ... The articles ... are clearly written and are representative rather than idiosyncratic . This book deserves a place on one's own library shelf . " - Richard P. McBrien , National Catbolic Reporter " A marvellously useful tool for students of theology in the present time . The articles on doctrine and on religious movements alone make this a valuable contribution to the church . " - Perry LeFevre , Chicago Theological Seminary Register An all - star cast of scholars has written on ever - changing theologi cal themes . Those who own the earlier edition will need this one as a replacement .. ... Do not do without . " - The Christian Century