The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church

The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church by Cross, the late F. L.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780192116550.

The third edition of this unrivaled book focuses on the important changes in academic opinion and church organization within the past few years. Extensively revised and updated, it contains increased coverage on Eastern churches, issues in moral theology, and developments stemming from the Second Vatican Council. New entries have been added on a diverse array of subjects including the ordination of women, the quest of the historical Jesus, and bibliographies.