The Shape of Catholic Theology: An Introduction to Its Sources, Principles, and History

O.P. Aidan Nichols

ISBN 10: 086012357X / ISBN 13: 9780860123576

Published by Burns & Oates 2003-08-28, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Shape of Catholic Theology: An Introduction to Its Sources, Principles, and History
• Publisher: Burns & Oates 2003-08-28
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 086012357X
• ISBN 13: 9780860123576
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This study is an introduction to Catholic theology designed both for the theological student and for the general reader willing to make a certain effort. After introducing the idea of theology adn the virtues desirable in the budding theologian, the bulk of the book falls intro the five sections: (1) the tole of philosophy in theology; (2) the use of the Bible in theology; (3) the resources of tradition, liturgy and sacred art; Fathers, Councils and Creeds; the sense of the faithful; (4) two 'aids to discernment in short history of Catholic theology from the New Testament to the present day. The conclusion considers the features of pluralism and unity which should typify Catholic theology as a whole and suggests how unity may avoid becoming uniformity without pluralism becoming anarchy.

About the Author

Aidan Nichols entered the Dominican Order in1970, and has since worked in Edinburgh, Oslo, Rome and Cambridge, where he nowlives. His other publications include TheArt of God Incarnate and The Shape of Catholic Theology, among others.