The Ongoing Renewal of Catholicism
About This Book
Overview
Designed for College Students Taking Their First Course in Catholic Theology
In The Ongoing Renewal of Catholicism, Professor Brennan Hill has provided a wonderfully engaging, progressive look at Catholic theology for today. Dr. Hill’s discussion introduces to readers the foundations of Catholic thought, follows the development of that thought, and looks closely at the issues of today’s world and Catholicism’s response. While firmly rooted in the Catholic tradition, the author takes an ecumenical approach by incorporating teachings and insights from other Christian churches and world faiths.
Details
| Weight | 1.2 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 7.25 × 1.5 × 9.125 in |
| Format | Softcover |
| Print ISBN | 978-0-88489-954-9 |
| Pages | 330 |
| Item # | 7005 |
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Customer Reviews
“The author has done a commendable job in highlighting important modern developments in Roman Catholicism. I especially found the chapters on ecumenism and interfaith dialogue helpful in my introductory courses, which are becoming more and more confessionally and even religiously diverse.”
“The style and tone of the writing is just right. In fact, many times the text reads like a story. The author’s scholarship imbues the text but is kept somewhat in the background, and thus does not get in the way.”
About the Author
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Jesus of Nazareth
- A Pilgrimage to Jerusalem
- Back in Nazareth
- A Call to Renew His Religion
- The Mission Begins
- Game Time
- The Last Days
- The Process of Crucifixion
- The Resurrection
Chapter 2: The Bible
- The Old Testament
- The New Testament
- Reading the Bible
- Exercises in Biblical Interpretation
- Conclusion
Chapter 3: The Christian Church
- Leadership
- Constantine’s Era
- Christianity Spreads
- Great Divisions
- Fast Forward
- Forty Years
- Conclusion
Chapter 4: Christian Divisions and Efforts for Unity
- East and West Drift Apart
- The Pre-Reformation Ground Zero for Reform
- The Ecumenical Movement
- Interchurch Marriages
- Conclusion
Chapter 5: Interfaith Dialogue
- Judaism
- Islam
- Hinduism
- Buddhism
- Catholics and Other Faiths
- Interfaith Dialogue
- Conclusion
Chapter 6: A Sacramental People
- The Sacramental Principle
- The Christian Sacraments
- Conclusion
Chapter 7: The Liturgy and Eucharist
- Liturgy
- Foundations of Christian Liturgy
- Eucharist
- Conclusion
Chapter 8: Women and the Church
- Jewish Traditions
- Jesus’ Views
- Some Outstanding Christian Women
- The Women’s Movement
- Official Catholic Positions on Women
- New Feminist Interpretations
- Feminist Views on the Church
- Conclusion
Chapter 9: Modern Catholic Social Teaching
- A Brief Historical Overview
- The Roman Synod on Justice
- Catholic Social Teaching in the United States
- The Progression of Catholic Social Teaching
- Some Key Notions in Catholic Social Teaching
- Some Heroes for Social Justice
- Conclusion
Chapter 10: Christian Faith and the Environment
- The Old Testament
- The Christian Scriptures
- Christology and Saving the Earth
- Jesus as Savior
- Christian Sacraments The Churches Speak Out
- Feminine Perspectives
- An Environmental Ethic
- Conclusion
Index
