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Canon Law

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

 

Dictionnaire de droit canonique  

This is the standard French encyclopedia of canon law (7 vols., 1935-1965), containing all the terms of canon law, with a summary of the history and institutions at the time of publication.

 

Glossary of Canonical Terms  

Produced by the Canon Law Centre, this glossary presents terms encountered in canonical literature or in formal Church processes.

 

Lexikon für Kirchen- und Staatskirchenrecht  

This extensive lexicon for church and church-state law (3 vols., 2000-2004) deals with all important questions of Protestant and Catholic church law, church-state law and church legal history.

 

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Law  

Provides the most up-to-date and extensive treatment of the Bible and law yet attempted, both updating and expanding the scope of previous scholarship in the field. The Encyclopedia contains 130 entries ranging in length from 3,000 to 7,000 words. With bibliographic references and suggestions for further reading, each entry provides a thorough overview of the topic and serves as an entrance point to further original research for both seasoned scholars and beginning students.