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1. Catholic Theology (Doing Theology) (2017)
Rowland showcases here the dominant contemporary approaches to doing Catholic theology. Chapter 1 offers a summary of the two International Theological Commission (ITC) documents on the discipline of Catholic theology. These documents set out the general principles which should govern any approach to Catholic theology (at least according to the ITC). The subsequent chapters each focus on one of four different approaches frequently found in contemporary Catholic academies: the approach of Thomists, members of the Communio milieu, members of the Concilium milieu and promoters of different varieties of Liberation…
2. Catholic Theology: An Introduction (2016)
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. #165,607 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #267 in Ethics in Christian Theology #427 in Christianity (Books) #1832 in Catholicism (Books) Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?…
3. Systematic Theology: Roman Catholic Perspectives (Theology and the Sciences) (2011)
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. This new volume combines and updates both previous volumes, incorporates into the framework nearly twenty years of fresh thought…
4. The Shape of Catholic Theology: An Introduction to Its Sources, Principles, and History (1991)
An exemplary summary of the state of Catholic theology and what appears to be its future. This historical treatment of Catholic theology looks not to the content of that theology but rather to the form in which that content is contained and how it is expressed. Faithful to Catholic teaching yet critical, discerning yet impartial, Nichols offers this introduction to dogmatic theology, with the firm belief that dogmatics are the center of theology, and that any theological discipline which cuts itself off from these heartlands does so at its own peril. For it is in…
5. Reason, Faith, and Tradition: Explorations in Catholic Theology, Revised Edition (2015)
Is religious belief reasonable? Specifically, is the doctrine of the Catholic faith consistent with reason? Drawing on Catholic and Christian theological traditions, Martin Albl engages readers in theological thinking on various topics including the Trinity, Christology, ecclesiology, human nature, sin, salvation, revelation, and eschatology. Clear and focused, the text links traditional teaching with contemporary issues to show the relevance of faith to contemporary issues. A glossary, cross-referencing system, text and discussion questions, and…
6. Salvation: What Every Catholic Should Know (2019)
The new What Every Catholic Should Know series is intended for the average faithful Catholic who wants to know more about Catholic faith and culture. The authors in this series take a panoramic approach to the topic of each book aimed at a non-specialist but enthusiastic readership. Forthcoming titles planned for this series include: literature, salvation, mercy, history, art, music and philosophy.At every Sunday Mass, Catholics confess that Jesus came down from heaven “for us men and for our salvation.” But what does “salvation” mean? In this robust and accessible book, Scripture…
7. Systematic Theology: A Roman Catholic Approach (2016)
Systematic theology seeks to understand and render more intelligible the central doctrines of faith and to show how they are related to each other. It tries to demonstrate how these doctrines are rooted in Scripture and develop in the history of the church; most important, it strives to more adequately express and sometimes reinterpret the church’s doctrinal tradition, always in the interest of better communicating the mystery of salvation and bringing it into a dialogue with culture. The present text is intended to be concise and accessible, an introduction that explores basic…
8. Principles of Catholic Theology: Building Stones for a Fundamental Theology (1987)
A collection of articles and talks written around a central theme the fundamental structure of Christianity: Catholicism, the inter-relationship of other forms of Christianity, the features that distinguish Catholicism from other Christian theologies. Ratzinger outlines the fundamental principles of theology and the proper relationship of theology to Church teaching and authority. #451,387 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #9981 in Christian Theology (Books) #4927 in Catholicism (Books) #2300 in Christian Bible Criticism & Interpretation Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?…
9. The Faith Understood: An Introduction to Catholic Theology (2013)
Discover the basic principles of authentic biblical interpretation. Learn why the Magisterium, the official teaching authority of the Church, is indispensable for correctly interpreting the Bible and the writings of the Church fathers, doctors, and saints. Find out why Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium are the only three legs of the theological tripod that preserves the whole truth about God. See why faith and reason, science and theology, the natural and the supernatural are always agreeable. Explore the Incarnation and its primary…
10. Exploring Catholic Theology: Essays on God, Liturgy, and Evangelization (2015)
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…
11. Introduction to Moral Theology (Catholic Moral Thought) (2013)
Originally published in 2001, Introduction to Moral Theology responded to the need for a new introduction to the basic and central elements of Catholic moral theology written in the light of Veritatis splendor. Since then, it has become a standard text for students and a reputable resource on such topics as moral theology and the good of the human person created in God’s image; natural law; principles of human action; determination of the moral good through objects, ends, and circumstances; and the virtues, gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the Beatitudes.ABOUT THE SERIES:The Catholic Moral Thought series is…
12. Foundational Theology: A New Approach to Catholic Fundamental Theology (2015)
Fundamental theology is traditionally viewed as the starting point for the various disciplines within Catholic theology; it is the place where solid foundations are established for the further research and engagement with the vast terrain of historical, systematic, philosophical, and sacramental/liturgical theology. In Foundational Theology, a landmark new study, Neil Ormerod and Christiaan Jacobs-Vandegeer seek to ground foundational theology in the normative drive toward meaning, truth, goodness, and beauty, appropriated by the theologian through religious, moral, intellectual, and…
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A Theology of the Christian Bible: Revelation – Inspiration – Canon
Author(s): Denis Farkasfalvy
Publisher: The Catholic University of America Press, Year: 2018, Size: 1 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2327201
Eusebius of Caesarea: Against Marcellus and On Ecclesiastical Theology
Author(s): Eusebius of Caesarea
Publisher: The Catholic University of Amererica Press, Year: 2017, Size: 1 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2241669
The Bible and Early Trinitarian Theology
Author(s): Christopher A. Beeley (Editor), Christopher A Beeley (Editor), Mark E. Weedman (Editor), Mark E Weedman
Publisher: The Catholic University of America Press, Year: 2017, Size: 1 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2328336
General Principles of Sacramental Theology
Author(s): Roger W. Nutt
Publisher: The Catholic University of America Press, Year: 2017, Size: 812 Kb, Download: pdf
ID: 2368050
Fundamental Theology
Author(s): Guy Mansini
Publisher: The Catholic University of America Press, Year: 2017, Size: 1 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2368319
Catholic theology after Kierkegaard
Author(s): Furnal, Joshua
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Year: 2016, Size: 1 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 1679691
Reverend Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange Collection
Author(s): Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange
Publisher: Aeterna Press, Year: 2016, Size: 7 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2225886
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Collection
Author(s): Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
Publisher: Aeterna Press, Year: 2016, Size: 3 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2225889
Aquinas and the Theology of the Body: The Thomistic Foundations of John Paul II’s Anthropology
Author(s): Thomas Petri
Publisher: Catholic University of America Press, Year: 2016, Size: 4 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2346361
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