Religious Studies

Religion in Geschichte und Gegenwart

Handwörterbuch für Theologie und Religionswissenschaft. Bände 1–8 + Register
Hrsg. v. Hans D. Betz, Don S. Browning, Bernd Janowski u. Eberhard Jüngel

[Religion Past and Present. 4th revised edition. Edited by Hans Dieter Betz, Don S. Browning, Bernd Janowski and Eberhard Jüngel.]

4th, completely newly revised edition; 2007. 9046 pages.
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In 15 665 articles and subarticles, the RGG4 provides an in-depth overview of religion and religions, encompassing a vast range of subjects. Taking into account the latest research developments, it provides entries by 3972 acknowledged experts in their fields from 74 countries.

The RGG4 continues in the tradition of the first three editions: Rooted in Protestantism, it provides insights into much more than theology, but is based on theological criteria.

The RGG4 deals with the topics in the form of biographical articles, articles on countries, places, terms and events as well as articles on groups and institutions. Short definitions and cross-references enable quick and easy searching. Detailed series articles deal with keywords such as the »Last Supper« or »Christianity« from various perspectives.

With its coverage of a wide range of subjects and its precise, detailed descriptions, the RGG4 is an essential reference work for all levels of users. Its easy-to-read typeface enables it to provide a maximum amount of information on one page.

Each of the eight volumes of the RGG4 covers entire letters of the alphabet. The index volume, which completes the work, enables the reader to access the information contained in the RGG4 by searching for more specific topics, such as for example names and keywords which do not have a main entry. The RGG4 has of course been printed on non-aging paper, has been thread sewn and clothbound in buckram.

The RGG4 was awarded a prize by the Stiftung Buchkunst (German Foundation for Book Art) as »one of the best designed books of 1998. Exemplary in typesetting, printing, graphic design and binding.«
In 15 665 articles and subarticles, the RGG4 provides an in-depth overview of religion and religions, encompassing a vast range of subjects. Taking into account the latest research developments, it provides entries by 3972 acknowledged experts in their fields from 74 countries.

The RGG4 continues in the tradition of the first three editions: Rooted in Protestantism, it provides insights into much more than theology, but is based on theological criteria.

The RGG4 deals with the topics in the form of biographical articles, articles on countries, places, terms and events as well as articles on groups and institutions. Short definitions and cross-references enable quick and easy searching. Detailed series articles deal with keywords such as the »Last Supper« or »Christianity« from various perspectives.

With its coverage of a wide range of subjects and its precise, detailed descriptions, the RGG4 is an essential reference work for all levels of users. Its easy-to-read typeface enables it to provide a maximum amount of information on one page.

Each of the eight volumes of the RGG4 covers entire letters of the alphabet. The index volume, which completes the work, enables the reader to access the information contained in the RGG4 by searching for more specific topics, such as for example names and keywords which do not have a main entry. The RGG4 has of course been printed on non-aging paper, has been thread sewn and clothbound in buckram.

The RGG4 was awarded a prize by the Stiftung Buchkunst (German Foundation for Book Art) as »one of the best designed books of 1998. Exemplary in typesetting, printing, graphic design and binding.«
Authors/Editors

Hans Dieter Betz Born 1931; studied Protestant Theology in Bethel, Mainz, and Cambridge (UK); 1957 PhD; 1966 Habilitation; 1963–78 Professor of New Testament at the School of Theology in Claremont, California; since 1978 Shailer Mathews Professor of New Testament and Early Christian Literature at the University of Chicago; since 2000 emeritus.

D. S. Browning (1934 – 2010); zuletzt Alexander Campbell Professor of Religious Ethics and the Social Sciences an der University of Chicago.

Bernd Janowski Geboren 1943; Studium der Ev. Theologie, Ägyptologie und Assyriologie in Tübingen; 1980 Promotion, 1984 Habilitation; Mitglied der Heidelberger Akademie der Wissenschaften; emeritierter Professor für Theologie des Alten Testaments in Tübingen.

Eberhard Jüngel (1934–2021) 1961 Promotion; 1962 Habilitation; Professor emeritus für Systematische Theologie und Religionsphilosophie an der Universität Tübingen.

Reviews

The following reviews are known:

In: Zeitschrift für die Alttestamentliche Wissenschaft (ZAW) — 120 (2008), S. 470–471 (M.K.)
In: Zeitschr. f. Evang. Kirchenrecht — 53 (2008), S. 475–476 (Axel v. Campenhausen)
In: Badisches Pfarrvereinsblatt — 2009, Heft 1, S. 26 (Ernst Weißer)
In: Aus dem Antiquariat — 7 (2009), S. 133–134 (Thomas Fuchs)
In: Theologische Literaturzeitung — 134 (2009), S. 251–256 (Ulrich H.J. Körtner)
In: Theologische Rundschau — 74 (2009), S. 1–29 (Lothar Perlitt)
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