This illustrated dictionary for the Episcopal Church is an essential reference to its terminology, worship, structure, and polity. Originally intended as a resource for new members and confirmands in the Episcopal Church, since it was first published in 1985 the dictionary has become increasingly popular with clergy, vestries, and other lay ministers and leaders. This entirely new edition has been expanded, revised, and updated to include new terms that have come into use since it was first published, as the language Episcopalians use to describe their faith, worship, and common life continues to evolve.
A Dictionary for Episcopalians is an ideal reference book for new members, seminarians, clergy, confirmation and inquirers’ classes, altar guilds, church school teachers, and anyone who wants to learn more about the Episcopal Church. With illustrations and a pronunciation guide, it is a useful addition to every parish library and sacristy.
ISBN-13: 9781561011780
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Cowley Publications
Publication Date: 01-25-2000
Pages: 160
Product Dimensions: 7.09(w) x 9.12(h) x 0.35(d)
JOHN H. WALL is Professor of English at North Carolina State University and priest associate at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Raleigh,North Carolina
PHILIPPA J. ANDERSON is an art and art history teacher at The Walker School in Marietta, Georgia.
What People are Saying About This
John H. Westerhoff III
An easy-to-read beginner’s descriptive guide to the sometimes strange world of ecclesial language . . . should be helpful to both new and lifelong Episcopalians.
John E. Booty
"I heartily recommend John Wall's Dictionary....It is
well-written, and considerate of differing positions and points of
view...should be in use in every parish."
