Dictionary for Episcopalians - by John N Wall (Paperback)

About the Book

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

Book Synopsis

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

Review Quotes

A 'revised, expanded, updated' edition of the handy, illustrated reference for Episcopalians or those interested in things Episcopal. . . . One of those 'should be in every library' books.

A Dictionary for Episcopalians is the ideal (yes, ideal) reference book for new members, confirmation and inquirers' classes, altar guilds, and church school teachers. It is well-written. . . . A staff pick.

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.

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.

This dictionary makes an excellent confirmation present and every church office should have a copy. One can browse in this book, picking it up from time to time, expecting to learn something new each time. Enjoy the clean layout which matches the cleanly written sentences.

This helpful guide offers definitions and instruction around common liturgical, biblical and instructional terms, and also guides the reader through the maze we call the church.

About the Author

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.