The Essential Writings of Bernard Cooke: A Narrative Theology of Church, Sacrament, and Ministry - Softcover

Bernard Cooke; Bruce T. Morrill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809149753 ISBN 13: 9780809149759

Publisher: Paulist Press, 2016

Synopsis

An original work of narrative theology, The Essential Writings of Bernard Cooke interweaves this prominent American Catholic theologian's life story (including key extracts from his unpublished memoir) with the major themes of his writings fundamental theology, theological anthropology, Christology, sacramental theology, and theology of ministry.

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About the Author

Bernard J. Cooke (1922 - 2013) practiced a scholarly career spanning more than a half-century. He taught at numerous institutions including the College of the Holy Cross, where he retired as Loyola Professor of Theology Emeritus. Elected president of both the Catholic Theological Society of America and the College Theology Society, he also received each society's lifetime achieve award.

Bruce T. Morrill, SJ, Edward A. Malloy Professor of Catholic Studies at Vanderbilt University, has authored more than a hundred articles, chapters, and reviews. His books include Encountering Christ in the Eucharist (Paulist Press, 2012),

Review

"No one has told the Christian story with more persuasion, better scholarship, or greater credibility than Bernie Cooke. This work captures many of his best punchlines like the sacramentality of friendship." --Thomas Groome, professor of theology and religious education, and director of the Church in the 21st Century Center, Boston College

Edition details

• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0809149753
• ISBN 13: 9780809149759
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 256