Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #169406 in Books
• Published on: 1998-01-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 544 pages

Synopsis
A reader offering a broad insight into Catholic Theology. Am indispensable introduction to six areas of study: The Old Testament, The New Testament, The Person of Jesus, The Church, Christian Morality, and The Sacraments. This collections provides key texts from some of the most distinguished writers in Catholic theology today. Contributors include Pilippe Begurie, Claude Duchesneau, Christopher Butler, Raymond Brown SS, Joseph A Fitznyer SJ, Gideaon Goosen, Margaret Tomlinson, John H Hayes, Monika Hellwig, Aidan Kavanagh OSB, Dermot A Lane, Enda Lyons, Vincent MacNamara, Richard P McBrien, Enda McDonagh, Joseph Martos, Robert Murray SJ, Denis F O'Callaghan, Timothy E O'Connell, John F O'Grady, Jean-Pierre Prevost, Thomas P Rausch SJ, Jeffrey S Silker, Daniel L Smith-Christopher, Francis Sullivan SJ

Customer Reviews

Excellent book for those who have little knowledge of R.E
Really great book for the complete novice.
Very easy to read and written with a no nonsense approach.
Generally provides the reader with a basic introduction whereupon each subsequent topic provides solid foundations for understanding an extremely difficult subject.
Questions and provides evidence of differences within biblical scriptures.
Definetley a MUST for those who wish to pursue a teaching career within a Catholic environment. Has assisted throughout my study.

Contemporary Catholic Theology
The definitive book for anyone who is studying for the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS). The book is actually an interesting read and everything is set out and referenced well. Easy to find and well defined chapters. Chapters include, Scripture, Old and New Testament, Person of Jesus, The Church, Christian Morality and the Sacraments.