Exploring Catholic Theology

Exploring Catholic Theology

Author: Robert Barron

Publisher: Baker Academic

Published: 2015-07-14

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1441227156

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Robert Barron is one of the Catholic Church's premier theologians and author of the influential The Priority of Christ. In this volume, Barron sets forth a thoroughgoing vision for an evangelical catholic theology that is steeped in the tradition and engaged with the contemporary world. Striking a balance between academic rigor and accessibility, the book covers issues of perennial interest in the twenty-first-century church: who God is, how to rightly worship him, and how his followers engage contemporary culture. Topics include the doctrine of God, Catholic theology, philosophy, liturgy, and evangelizing the culture. This work will be of special interest to readers concerned about the so-called "new atheism."


Exploring Theology

Exploring Theology

Author: Anne Hession

Publisher: Veritas Books (IE)

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781847300256

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Exploring Theology answers the need for an eminently readable, accessible, yet erudite introduction to Catholic theology. It outlines key areas of contemporary Catholic theology and provides a broad overview of contemporary issues and challenges facing Catholic theologians. For non-specialist readers with a general interest and for those in Religious Education. An accessible overview of Catholic theology, outlining contemporary issues and challenges facing Catholic theologians.


The Priority of Christ

The Priority of Christ

Author: Robert Barron

Publisher: Baker Academic

Published: 2016-02-23

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1493405896

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A Major Statement on Christology from Bishop Robert Barron For a long time, Christians have tried to bridge the divide between Christianity and secular liberalism with philosophy and theology. Bishop Robert Barron shows that the answer to this debate--and the way to move forward--lies in Jesus. Barron transcends the usual liberal/conservative or Protestant/Catholic divides with a postliberal Catholicism that brings the focus back on Jesus as revealed in the New Testament narratives. Barron's classical Catholic postliberalism will be of interest to a broad audience including not only the academic community but also preachers and general readers interested in entering the dialogue between Catholicism and postliberalism. The hardcover edition includes a new preface by the author. Praise for The Priority of Christ "Barron's wonderful book The Priority of Christ brings postliberalism back to its Catholic home. . . . A downright lovely book, written with a kind of winsome literary flair that exhibits the inviting clarity of a master teacher. Highly recommended." --James K. A. Smith, Religious Studies Review "The book is full of gems worthy of hours of contemplation." --Mark G. Boyer, The Priest


Catholic Theology

Catholic Theology

Author: Frederick C. Bauerschmidt

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-03-28

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 1118528018

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Introduction to Catholic Theology is an accessible but in-depth examination of the ways in which Catholic theology is rooted in and informs Catholic practice. Weaves together discussion of the Bible, historical texts, reflections by important theologians, and contemporary debates for a nuanced look at belief and practice within the Catholic faith Provides an overview of all major theological areas, including scriptural, historical, philosophical, systematic, liturgical, and moral theology Appropriate for students at all levels, assuming no prior knowledge yet providing enough insight and substance to interest those more familiar with the topic Written in a dynamic, engaging style by two professors with more than 50 years of classroom experience between them


Systematic Theology

Systematic Theology

Author: Francis Schüssler Fiorenza

Publisher: Fortress Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 698

ISBN-13: 1451407920

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Unique among contemporary resources, the landmark Systematic Theology and its distinguished contributors present the major areas or loci of Roman Catholic theology in light of contemporary developments--especially the sea-change since Vatican II thought, the best new historical studies of traditional doctrines and scripture, and the diverse creative impulses that come from recent philosophy and hermeneutics, culture and praxis, and ecumenical contacts.


Exploring the Catholic Church

Exploring the Catholic Church

Author: Marcellino D'Ambrosio

Publisher: Servant Books

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781569553015

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Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, one of the Church's best popular teachers, gives readable and inspiring explanations of Catholic teaching and practice. Exploring the Catholic Church is the perfect starter book for seekers and inquirers, for candidates in the RCIA, and for Catholics who just want to refresh their faith and practice. A Servant Book.


Postliberal Theology and the Church Catholic

Postliberal Theology and the Church Catholic

Author: George A. Lindbeck

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2012-04

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 0801039827

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Examines the Roman Catholic roots of postliberal theology via conversations with three seminal postliberal theologians: George Lindbeck, David Burrell, and Stanley Hauerwas.


Catholicism

Catholicism

Author: Robert Barron

Publisher: Image

Published: 2011-09-06

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0307720535

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“Catholicism takes a path less traveled in leading us to explore the faith through stories, biographies, and images.”—Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York What is Catholicism? A 2,000-year-old living tradition? A worldview? A way of life? A relationship? A mystery? In Catholicism Father Robert Barron examines all these questions and more, seeking to capture the body, heart and mind of the Catholic faith. Starting from the essential foundation of Jesus Christ’s incarnation, life, and teaching, Father Barron moves through the defining elements of Catholicism--from sacraments, worship, and prayer, to Mary, the Apostles, and Saints, to grace, salvation, heaven, and hell. Whether discussing Scripture or the rose window at Notre Dame, he uses his distinct and dynamic grasp of art, literature, architecture, personal stories, theology, philosophy, and history to present the Church to the world. Paired with his documentary film series of the same title, Catholicism is an intimate journey, capturing “The Catholic Thing” in all its depth and beauty. Eclectic, unique, and inspiring, Father Barron brings the faith to life for a new generation, in a style that is both faithful to timeless truths, while simultaneously speaking in the language of contemporary life.


Receptive Ecumenism and the Call to Catholic Learning

Receptive Ecumenism and the Call to Catholic Learning

Author: Paul Murray

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2010-05-06

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13: 0191615293

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This volume proposes a fresh strategy for ecumenical engagement - 'Receptive Ecumenism' - that is fitted to the challenges of the contemporary context and has already been internationally recognised as making a distinctive and important new contribution to ecumenical thought and practice. Beyond this, the volume tests and illustrates this proposal by examining what Roman Catholicism in particular might fruitfully learn from its ecumenical others. Challenging the tendency for ecumenical studies to ask, whether explicitly or implicitly, 'What do our others need to learn from us?', this volume presents a radical challenge to see ecumenism move forward into action by highlighting the opposite question 'What can we learn with integrity from our others?' This approach is not simply ecumenism as shared mission, or ecumenism as problem-solving and incremental agreement but ecumenism as a vital long-term programme of individual, communal and structural conversion driven, like the Gospel that inspires it, by the promise of conversion into greater life and flourishing. The aim is for the Christian traditions to become more, not less, than they currently are by learning from, or receiving of, each other's gifts. The 32 original essays that have been written for this unique volume explore these issues from a wide variety of denominational and disciplinary perspectives, drawing together ecclesiologists, professional ecumenists, sociologists, psychologists, and organizational experts.