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Hardbound. Condición: Good. DJ Chipped; 178 pages.

red cloth hardbound 8vo. ~ 8º (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. couple of faint edge spots. contents free of all markings. dustwrapper in vg cond. missing 1.5" triangular piece front bottom, 1" tear spine top, chipped at spine top, not price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~ first american edition so state3d. first printing ( nap). nihil obstat. imprimatur. endpaper diagrams. xvii+710p.+ author bio. note. religion. theology. philosophy. history. biography. ~ THE MARYKNOLL CATHOLIC DICTIONARY i~ an indispensible one~volume "library" of vital facts about Catholic life and belief. The new dictionary was designed to be used by every English~speaking Catholic in North America. Here is an exciting new reference work that will simplify, organize, illustrate and dramatize the vast complexity that is the Catholic Church today. COMPARE: no other Catholic dictionary gives you all 20 of these valuable features: ~Clear, non~technical language ~Biographies of prominent Catholics if Index to Cathofic abbreviations ~Christian male and female names~ list of major religious orders ~American and Canadian martyrs ~ Approximately 10,000 entries ~ list of popes and anti~popes ~Catholic international societies ~ Catholic history of the 50 States ~Treatment of nuclear warfare ~History of the Church, her leaders ~ Unusual words spelled phonetically ~Major faiths of the world outlined ~ Developments since Vatican II ~Deft illustrations and charts ~Guide to Catholic letter writing ~Catholic histories of countries ~Ecumenical movement surveyed ~Patron saints of countries, jobs, etc . OF SERVICE TO EVERYONE ~FOR LAYMEN, THE MARYKNOLL CATHOUC DICTIONARY is an all~purpose, home reference volume designed for frequent and easy use. , For PRIESTS and RELIGIOUS, this authoritative dictionary will add immeasurably to teaching resources. Secular as well as Catholic LIBRARIES will profit from this indispensible one~volume encyclopedia of current Catholic thought. For EDUCATORS and STUDENTS, here is a book that is as thorough as it is comprehensive. ~ Maryknoll's new dictionary is the result of over three years of research and editorial work. It represents the combined knowledge of hundreds of noted authorities working under the editorial guidance of one of America's most acclaimed authors, Father Albert J. Nevins of Maryknoll. Advanced European thought was also consulted so that words and terms embracing future trends are also included. Over 100 fully detailed line drawings, spread lavishly throughout the dictionary, enhance the definitions of hard~to~describe terms. For instant reference, entries are arranged alphabetically in this easy~to~use dictionary. Entries are crisp, readable and much larger than in most dictionaries. Strange words are given a phonetic pronunciation to aid public speakers and others interested in being correct. This dictionary is a masterpiece of precision, accuracy, clarity and authority. To help one understand an unfamiliar term completely, its etymology, or origin, is given.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket. First American Edition.

Condición: Very Good. Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE BOXES NEW BOXES Very good in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket chipped and rubbed. First American edition *.