Mercy and the Rule of Law (Paperback)

Gerald J. Bednar

ISBN 10: 0814666558 / ISBN 13: 9780814666555

Published by Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN, 2021

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Paperback. Given the Catholic Churchs complex history concerning divorce and remarriage, its not surprising that the promulgation of Amoris Laetitia in 2016 caused such a stir among the laity, the press, some theologians, and even some bishops.This book endeavors to introduce concepts and contexts for understanding the document in a new light, explain what the rule of law actually means, and hopefully open a door to further discussion among theologians and clergy whose critical comments have so often missed the point of Franciss apostolic exhortation. "An introduction to the concepts and contexts of Amoris Laetitia for the laity, press, and clergy"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mercy and the Rule of Law (Paperback)
• Publisher: Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0814666558
• ISBN 13: 9780814666555
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Given the Catholic Church’s complex history concerning divorce and remarriage, it’s not surprising that the promulgation of Amoris Laetitia in 2016 caused such a stir among the laity, the press, some theologians, and even some bishops.

This book endeavors to introduce concepts and contexts for understanding the document in a new light, explain what the rule of law actually means, and hopefully open a door to further discussion among theologians and clergy whose critical comments have so often missed the point of Francis’s apostolic exhortation.

About the Author

Gerald J. Bednarholds a doctorate in systematic theology from Fordham University (1990), a master’s degree in government from Georgetown University (1971) and a law degree from the University of Notre Dame (1974). After having practiced law in Washington, DC, for five years, he entered Saint Mary Seminary in Cleveland, where he earned a master of divinity degree in 1983. Fr. Bednar taught at Saint Mary Seminary for thirty years before his retirement in 2021.