The Meaning of Tradition - Softcover

Congar, Yves; Dulles, Avery Cardinal

Softcover

ISBN 10: 158617021X ISBN 13: 9781586170219

Publisher: Ignatius Press, 2004

Synopsis

Some Christians claim to reject Tradition in preference to a supposedly "Bible only" Christianity. Catholics, on the other hand, venerate Tradition, yet often without adequately understanding it. In this masterful book, the great theologian Yves Congar explains why Tradition is an inescapable aspect of a fully biblical Christian faith. He explores the various forms of Tradition and discusses the relationship between Scripture and Tradition, as well as the role of the Magisterium of the Church. The Meaning of Tradition clears up misconceptions held by many Evangelical Christians and even some Catholics on this important subject. Congar's study of Tradition greatly contributed to the teaching of Vatican II and to a deeper appreciation of the Church Fathers. 

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Review:

"For Congar, Tradition is a real, living self-communication of God. Its content is the whole Christian reality disclosed in Jesus Christ. It is transmitted not only by written and spoken words, but equally by prayer, sacramental worship and participation in the Church's life. When I have taught on Tradition to seminarians and graduate students I have regularly used this book. Congar is perhaps the greatest master of the theology of Tradition who has ever lived." -- Cardinal Avery Dulles, S.J.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 158617021X
• ISBN 13: 9781586170219
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 175