Investigating Vatican II (Paperback)

Jared Wicks

ISBN 10: 0813230470 / ISBN 13: 9780813230474

Published by The Catholic University of America Press, Washington, 2018

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Paperback. Investigating Vatican II is a collection of Fr. Jared Wicks recent articles on Vatican II, and presents the Second Vatican Council as an event to which theologians contributed in major ways and from which Catholic theology can gain enormous insights. Taken as a whole, the articles take the reader into the theological dynamics of Vatican II at key moments in the Councils historical unfolding. Wicks promotes a contemporary re-reception of Vatican IIs theologically profound documents, especially as they featured Gods incarnate and saving Word, laid down principles of Catholic ecumenical engagement, and articulated the churchs turn to the modern world with a new face of respect and dedication to service.From the original motivations of Pope John XXIII in convoking the Council, Investigating Vatican II goes on to highlight the profound insights offered by theologians who served behind the scenes as Council experts. In its chapters, the book moves through the Councils working periods, drawing on the published and non-published records, with attention to the Councils dramas, crises, and breakthroughs. It brings to light the bases of Pope Franciss call for synodality in a listening church, while highlighting Vatican IIs mandate to all of prayerful biblical reading, for fostering a vibrant joy in the Gospel. Presents a collection of Fr. Jared Wicks' recent articles on Vatican II, and presents the Second Vatican Council as an event to which theologians contributed in major ways and from which Catholic theology can gain enormous insights. Taken as a whole, the articles take the reader into the theological dynamics of Vatican II at key moments in the Council's historical unfolding. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Investigating Vatican II (Paperback)
• Publisher: The Catholic University of America Press, Washington
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0813230470
• ISBN 13: 9780813230474
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Investigating Vatican II is a collection of Fr. Jared Wicks' recent articles on Vatican II, and presents the Second Vatican Council as an event to which theologians contributed in major ways and from which Catholic theology can gain enormous insights. Taken as a whole, the articles take the reader into the theological dynamics of Vatican II at key moments in the Council's historical unfolding. Wicks promotes a contemporary re-reception of Vatican II's theologically profound documents, especially as they featured God's incarnate and saving Word, laid down principles of Catholic ecumenical engagement, and articulated the church's turn to the modern world with a new "face" of respect and dedication to service. From the original motivations of Pope JohnIII in convoking the Council, Investigating Vatican II goes on to highlight the profound insights offered by theologians who served behind the scenes as Council experts. In its chapters, the book moves through the Council's working periods, drawing on the published and non-published records, with attention to the Council's dramas, crises, and breakthroughs. It brings to light the bases of Pope Francis's call for synodality in a listening church, while highlighting Vatican II's mandate to all of prayerful biblical reading, for fostering a vibrant "joy in the Gospel."

About the Author

Jared Wicks, SJ is Scholar in Residence at the Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, OH.