A Dictionary Of The Episcopal Church

A comprehensive, quick reference for all Episcopalians, both lay and ordained. This thoroughly researched, highly readable resource contains more than 3,000 clearly entries about the history, structure, liturgy, and theology of the Episcopal Church—and the larger Christian church worldwide. The editors have also provided a helpful bibliography of key reference works and additional background materials. “This tool belongs on the shelf of just about anyone who cares for, works in or with, or even wonders about the Episcopal Church.”—The Episcopal New Yorker

This illustrated dictionary for the Episcopal Church is an essential reference to its terminology, worship, structure, and polity.

Easy-to-read entries help teenaged Anglicans understand 15 often-used but frequently misunderstood words.

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Anglicanism covers the history of Anglicanism through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, concepts and institutions, rituals and liturgy, events and national communities. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Anglicanism.

"The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia" by William James Miller is a complete dictionary A to Z of everything Church from Ablutions to Zuchetto. Meant as a reference book to use when studying and understanding the Bible, the book can also be read cover-to-cover if you're more interested in learning about Biblical references on their own without necessarily needing to learn the context first.