The Convergence of Theology: A Festschrift Honoring Gerald O'Collins, S.J - Softcover

Daniel Kendall; Davis, Stephen T.; Carey, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809140152 ISBN 13: 9780809140152

Publisher: Paulist Pr, 2001

Synopsis

The Convergence of Theology is a collection of essays written to honor Gerald O'Collins, S.J., beloved and highly esteemed author, lecturer and professor of theology at the Gregorian University in Rome, for his 70th birthday.

The 21 essays revolve around four different areas:

I. New Testament Studies II. Vatican I, Vatican II, and Catholic Theology III. Fundamental Theology and Spirituality IV. Resurrection and Christology

Contributors include Jacques Dupuis, S.J., William Reiser, S.J., Francis A. Sullivan, S.J., James D.G. Dunn, S.J., Avery Dulles, S.J., Donna Orsuto, Janet Martin Soskice, William Henn, O.F.M. Cap, and Dominic Maruca, S.J. There is a Foreword by The Most Reverend and Right Honourable George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury.

Fr. O'Collins has brought many fields together in his writings, note the editors, and readers should appreciate the breadth of his interest represented in these fine essays. Theologians, students of theology and admirers of Gerald O'Collins will find this to be a rich and coherent collection of essays.

About this title

About the Author

Daniel Kendall, SJ, is professor of theology at the University of San Francisco. He co-authored The Bible for Theology (Paulist Press) with Gerald O'Collins.

Stephen T. Davis is professor of philosophy and religious studies at Claremont McKenna University, Claremont, CA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Paulist Pr
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0809140152
• ISBN 13: 9780809140152
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 407