Includes the decrees of the ecumenical councils from Nicaea I to Lateran V. Suitable for both Roman Catholic and Protestant historians and theologians, as well as anyone interested in the development of Christian thought and doctrine, this volume presents the decrees in their original language and in English translation.
Reflections from Law, History, and Catholic Social Thought
In The Crisis of Religious Liberty: Reflections from Law, History, and Catholic Social Thought, contributors consider a series of significant challenges to the freedom of religious conscience and expression in the United States today.
Crisis and Challenge in the Roman Catholic Church explores the historical, theological, and ethical dimensions of the current issues and challenges facing the Catholic Church and offers constructive hope for reformation.
This is a comprehensive textbook in Catholic medical ethics that integrates theology and methodology into a detailed examination of bioethical issues of interest to scholars, practitioners, and students.
Utilizing archeological evidence and an analysis of two earlyChristian texts related to the church at Rome, James S. Jeffers offersa penetrating glimpse into the economic, social, and theologicaltensions of early Roman Christianity. Clement and the Shepherd ofHermas are shown to represent two decidedly conflicting conceptions ofChristianity and ......
The memoirs of Sister Ying Mulan (born in 1933), a Catholic nun from Beijing, candidly describes her life in several labor camps, the upheavals of the Cultural Revolution, and the revival of religious life in Beijing since the 1980s. Sister Ying offers unique historical insider information and adds a spiritual view of the events.
Rhetoric, Ecclesial Leadership, and the Future of the American Roman C
Fr. Thomas Reese has observed that American Catholic dioceses are simultaneously mysterious and essential to the institutional health and vitality of American Catholicism. In recent years, as American Catholicism increasingly finds itself embroiled in scandal and conflict, this mysteriousness has given way to feelings of suspicion, frustration, ......
Examines the distinction between laity and clergy in regard to the power of church governance, and explores the theological interpretation of clergy-laity relations and governance in the teachings of the Second Vatican Council. This title looks at how church officials interpret the role of the laity and addresses the weaknesses in that model.
During times of unprecedented change, parishes require skilled collaborative efforts from parishioners, pastoral teams, diocesan leaders, educators, and researchers. This book examines innovative pastoral leadership projects and presents case studies in diverse circumstances through the lenses of theological, social, and organizational ......
