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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. "The Church is a lucid, balanced, and readable book--a work of integration that is always reasonable, well informed, honest, and deeply hopeful." --Commonweal   In The Church, renowned religious historian andVatican expert Richard P. McBrien offers a sweeping history of the evolution of the Roman Catholic Church, its influence  and power in an ever-changing world.  From Jesus's apostle Peter to Pope Benedict XVI, The Church is a remarkable achievement that delves deeply into the past and the future of Christianity's largest branch--in fact, the largest religious institution in the world--exploring its politics, doctrines, and the way the Roman Catholic Church views itself.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. "The Church is a lucid, balanced, and readable book--a work of integration that is always reasonable, well informed, honest, and deeply hopeful." --Commonweal   In The Church, renowned religious historian andVatican expert Richard P. McBrien offers a sweeping history of the evolution of the Roman Catholic Church, its influence  and power in an ever-changing world.  From Jesus's apostle Peter to Pope Benedict XVI, The Church is a remarkable achievement that delves deeply into the past and the future of Christianity's largest branch--in fact, the largest religious institution in the world--exploring its politics, doctrines, and the way the Roman Catholic Church views itself.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. An essential guide bridging contemporary theology and everyday parish practice for ordained and lay ministers alike. This highly praised handbook on ministry is an essential resource for clergy and laity alike--clear, readable, theologically sound, and pastorally wise. The volume bridges contemporary scholarship with theological reflection, establishing clear standards for effective service across parish and diocesan life. Traces the development of ministry from New Testament times through Vatican II to provide pastoral guidance for priests, nuns, teachers, and others who are called to the ministry. By distinguishing four levels of ministry, the study clarifies how designated Christian service assists the mission of the Church. Richard P. McBrien outlines seven essential qualities for leadership, grounding ministerial life in the universal call to holiness. Pastoral Theology: Balances academic doctrine with daily parish administration, offering concrete procedures for recruiting, forming, and evaluating candidates across ordained and lay appointments. Ecclesiology: Charts the shift from diverse first-century charisms to the Council of Chalcedon's prohibition of absolute ordination, explaining how medieval feudalism divided the power of orders from community service. Leadership Frameworks: Establishes seven evaluative benchmarks for ministers, measuring emotional maturity, communication skills, moral virtues, and an informed commitment to Catholic social justice. Christian Spirituality: Details ten holistic criteria for ministerial life, demonstrating that authentic holiness is collaborative, sacramental, and oriented toward the realization of the Kingdom of God. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. An essential guide bridging contemporary theology and everyday parish practice for ordained and lay ministers alike. This highly praised handbook on ministry is an essential resource for clergy and laity alike--clear, readable, theologically sound, and pastorally wise. The volume bridges contemporary scholarship with theological reflection, establishing clear standards for effective service across parish and diocesan life. Traces the development of ministry from New Testament times through Vatican II to provide pastoral guidance for priests, nuns, teachers, and others who are called to the ministry. By distinguishing four levels of ministry, the study clarifies how designated Christian service assists the mission of the Church. Richard P. McBrien outlines seven essential qualities for leadership, grounding ministerial life in the universal call to holiness. Pastoral Theology: Balances academic doctrine with daily parish administration, offering concrete procedures for recruiting, forming, and evaluating candidates across ordained and lay appointments. Ecclesiology: Charts the shift from diverse first-century charisms to the Council of Chalcedon's prohibition of absolute ordination, explaining how medieval feudalism divided the power of orders from community service. Leadership Frameworks: Establishes seven evaluative benchmarks for ministers, measuring emotional maturity, communication skills, moral virtues, and an informed commitment to Catholic social justice. Christian Spirituality: Details ten holistic criteria for ministerial life, demonstrating that authentic holiness is collaborative, sacramental, and oriented toward the realization of the Kingdom of God. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. The author of the landmark bestseller Catholicism profiles every pope throughout history the benevolent and the base, the bizarre and the beloved in one detailed and comprehensive volume.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Inside Catholicism presents the ritual practices and icons of the Catholic church in a new light that focuses on the sacred path that lies beneath the historic edifice. Drawing on the rich archives of Christian art and iconography, Inside Catholicism is an introductory primer on Catholic practice, as well as a stunning visual record of the faith. Inside Catholicism is designed to be an invaluable tool for anyone who wishes to examine or reexamine the world's largest single denomination. Inside Catholicism follows the global reach of the church; from a somber soldier's mass in Sarajevo to a churchyard in Guatemala, where the Quich, Maya celebrate their unique blend of Catholic and native rituals. You'll visit Pope John Paul I in the painted halls of the Vatican, and a group of nuns as they feed the homeless in San Francisco. Through the camera lens, Inside Catholicism explores the faith of nearly a billion people, celebrating the sacraments, at prayer, on pilgrimage and in their communities.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. Lives of the Pope is the most thorough, vivid, and fascinating history of the papacy available. Renowned Catholic commentator Richard McBrien offers a fresh, intelligent look at each of the 262 popes, including:-The Apostle Peter, the first pope, in his singular role as Vicar of ChristFormosus, the pope whose corpse was exhumed, dressed in full vestments, and subjected to a mock trial for papal misdeedsBoniface, elected pope after having been defrocked twice for immoralityJohn XXIII, perhaps the most beloved pope in all of historyLives of the Popes provides chronologically arranged biographies of the pontiffs, revealing the full sweep of the papacy. Each entry contains essential information on a pontiff's life, major writings, controversies, and deeds both great and evil. McBrien eloquently and powerfully brings to life the unique stories of the popes and reveals how they transformed Christianity and the world.John Paul II, the present Bishop of Rome.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. Lives of the Pope is the most thorough, vivid, and fascinating history of the papacy available. Renowned Catholic commentator Richard McBrien offers a fresh, intelligent look at each of the 262 popes, including:-The Apostle Peter, the first pope, in his singular role as Vicar of ChristFormosus, the pope whose corpse was exhumed, dressed in full vestments, and subjected to a mock trial for papal misdeedsBoniface, elected pope after having been defrocked twice for immoralityJohn XXIII, perhaps the most beloved pope in all of historyLives of the Popes provides chronologically arranged biographies of the pontiffs, revealing the full sweep of the papacy. Each entry contains essential information on a pontiff's life, major writings, controversies, and deeds both great and evil. McBrien eloquently and powerfully brings to life the unique stories of the popes and reveals how they transformed Christianity and the world.John Paul II, the present Bishop of Rome.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. From early elders to modern pontiffs, this guide surveys two thousand years of history across more than 260 pontificates. McBrien provides historical context for each pontificate, tracing how the office expanded from local oversight into a universal ministry. The volume outlines seven historical eras, charting ecumenical councils alongside secular events from imperial Rome to the modern era. Chronological tables record the longest and shortest reigns, calculate papal firsts, and catalog key encyclicals. Appendixes explain the rules of conclaves, outline removals from office, and provide candid ratings of each pontiff. This pocket edition of Richard McBrien's acclaimed Lives of the Popes is a practical quick reference tool for scholars, students, and anyone needing just a few concise facts about all the popes, from St. Peter to Benedict XVI. Church History: Explores pivotal turning points and structural crises across the centuries, from the East-West Schism of 1054 to the Council of Trent and the Second Vatican Council. European History: Traces the complex interactions between church and state, illustrating how pontiffs clashed with Roman emperors, medieval monarchs, and modern regimes like the French Directory. Papal Biographies: Delivers frank, critical assessments that rate pontificates from outstanding leaders like Gregory the Great to notorious figures such as Alexander VI. Reference Guide: Features supplemental appendixes detailing thirty-nine antipopes, the history of conclaves, and the constitutional rules promulgated by Pope John Paul II in 1996. Also by This Author: The Church, Lives of the Saints and Catholicism.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. "The Church is a lucid, balanced, and readable book--a work of integration that is always reasonable, well informed, honest, and deeply hopeful." --Commonweal   In The Church, renowned religious historian and Vatican expert Richard P. McBrien offers a sweeping history of the evolution of the Roman Catholic Church, its influence  and power in an ever-changing world.  From Jesus's apostle Peter to Pope Benedict XVI, The Church is a remarkable achievement that delves deeply into the past and the future of Christianity's largest branch--in fact, the largest religious institution in the world--exploring its politics, doctrines, and the way the Roman Catholic Church views itself. This comprehensive history of Catholicism traces the Church's two-thousand-year evolution, covering key moments that include: Ecclesiology in the New Testament: An exploration of how the early followers of Jesus understood themselves as a community and laid the foundations for the Church. Papal Primacy and Infallibility: A detailed historical analysis of how the roles of Peter and his successors evolved, culminating in the critical definitions of Vatican I. From Vatican I to Vatican II: A masterful overview of the two pivotal councils that defined the modern Catholic Church, from the declaration of papal infallibility to the sweeping reforms that followed. Postconciliar Ecclesiology: An insightful look at the Church after Vatican II, examining its relationship with the modern world, developments in Catholic social teaching, and its future direction.…