I>ICTIONARIES, Ecclesiastical and Thbo, wxiiCAL. Several of the works enumerated in the above article include ecclesiastical and theological wp\c8, as well as BibUcal; e. g. Richard, Dictionnaire Unwer$el; Robmson, Theological, Biblical, and Eccle- iuuUcal Dictionary,' Watson, Bibliccd and Theological
Dictionary ^ etc. We add here a list of the most im- portant general theological dictionaries.
Brouohton (Thomas), Bibliofheca Historica Sa- cra, or an Historical Library of the principal matters relating to Religion (London, 1737, 2 vols, fol.) ; a work admirably done, on the whole, for that time. It has been largely used by succeeding editors of cyclopaedic works.
Febbarib (F. Lucius), Prompta BibUotheca, canon^ ica^ juridica, moralis, theologica, necnon ascetica, po- leniica, rubricistica, historica (Madrid, 1795, 10 vols, in 5, fol. ; revised by the monks of Monte Cassino, Rome, 1844-5, 2 vols. 4to ; new ed. by Migne, Paris, 8 vols, imp. 8vo, 1856-58), is a vast compendium of Roman Catholic theology, canon law, and of the other topics enumerated in the title. The abb^ Migne's edition is the most useful, and the cheapest.
Buck, Theological Dictionary, containing Definitions of all religious and ecclesiastical Terms, etc (London, 1802, 2 vols. 8vo ; many English and American edi- tions ; the best by £. Henderson, Lond. 1833 to 1854). This manual has been very widely circulated, and has well deserved its good repute, though superseded now by later and larger works.
Brown (J. Newton), Encychpcedia of ReHgioiu Knowledge, or Dictionary of the Bible, Theology, Beiig- ious Biography, aU ReUgions, Ecclesiastical History, and Missions; containing Definitions of aU religious Terms, and impartial Accounts of the principal Christian De- rMminaiinns that hcxe existed in the World from the Birth of Christ to the present Day (Brattleborough, 1835, roy- al 8vo; and in many editions since). This useful work has had perhaps a wider sale than any book of its class has ever reached. It has not the scientific character of more recent books, but at the time of its issue it was up to the wants of general readers, as well as of ministers in actual work. It has a Missionary Gazetteer at the end, prepared by the Rev. B. B. Ed- wards, and very full and accurate at the time of pub- lication.
AscHBACH (Roman Catholic), AUgemeines Kirchen- Lexikon, oder alphabetisch geordnete Darstelbtng des Wissenswurdigsten aus der gesammten Theologie und ihren HOlfsunssenschaflen (Frankfort a. M., and Mainz, 1846-1850, 4 vols. 8vo). As the title states, this book aims at selectioru f^om the whole field of theological knowledge. It is very fair, on the whole; learned, generally accurate, and great skill in condensation is shown throughout the work.
Wetzer und Welte (Roman Catholic), Kirchen- Lejxhon, oder Encyklopddie der kathoOschen Theologie und ihrer Hilfswissenschafien (Freiburg, 1848-56, 12 large vols. 8 vo), is the most scientific and complete book of its class in Roman Catholic literature. The German Romanist theologians are, in general, far more learned and also more liberal than those of other countries, and this work is a valuable fruit of their industry and erudition. It covers, for Roman Catholic theology, the same field as that treated by Herzog for Protestant theology ; and its editors excel in the cyclopaedic fac- ulty, so that the length of its articles is better propor- tioned to their importance than is the case with its great Protestant compeer. Nevertheless, the work is still far behind Herzog in learning and completeness.
Farrar (John), An Ecclesiastical Dictionary, ex- plancUory of the History, Antiquities, Heresies, Sects, and Religious Denominations of the Christian Church (Lond. 1853, 12mo, p. 560), is a compact manual, chief- ly abridged from Bingham, Coleman, Riddle, and oth- er writers on antiquities, with descriptions also of mod- em sects, denominations, and usages. It is very well prepared, and forms a useful hand-book, especially for general readers ; the absence of references to authori- ties makes it less valuable for students.
Eadie (John), Ecclesiastical Cydopcedia, or Diction- ary of Christian Antiquities and Sects (London, 1862, 12mo, 2d ed.). This work covers Theology, Patris-
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ties, Church History, Aichasology, etc. but, of course, in a brief and summary way. It draws largely from the EHctfdopadifi MetropoUiana (which belongs to the same publishers), but a great deal of valuable and re- cent matter has been added by Dr. £^ie.
Hook, W. F., A Ckurch DktUmary (sixth edition, London, 1852, 8vo ; American edition, Philadelphia, 1864, 8vo). This is a compilation intended especially to set forth, for members of the Church of England, the *' more important doctrines of the Church, and the fundamental verities of our religion." As an original authority it is of little value. Dr. Hook adopted (and acknowledged the adoption oO the title of Dr. Staun- ton*8 Church Dictionary ^ but he also ** adopted," with- out acknowledgment of any kind, more than fif^ pages of the matter of that excellent work.
Staunton, Dictionary of the Church (N. Y. 1889, 12mo), and, in enlarged form. An Ecclesiastical Dic- tionary (New York, 1864, 8vo), treats of the history, ritual, worship, discipline, ceremonies, and usages of the Church, fh>m the point of view of the Protestant Episcopal Church. This work is careful, scholarly, and reliable .within its sphere. It was largely used by Hook (see above).
Eden (Robert), Tlie Churchman's Theological Dic- tionary (3d edition, Lond. 1859), aims to give a ** plain and simple explanation of theological and ecclesiasti- cal terms, without entering into controversy;" and it accomplishes its aim admirably. In terseness and clearness of statement this little book is almost with- out a rival among brief dictionaries. It is written for the Church of England, but its point of view is that of the so-called moderate Episcopalians.