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Record Nr.

UNINA9910954617303321

Autore

Bauerschmidt Frederick C

Titolo

Catholic Theology : An Introduction

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

9781118527993

9780631212966

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (421 pages)

Altri autori (Persone)

BuckleyJames J

Disciplina

230.2

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Title page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Abbreviations and Texts -- Abbreviations -- Official Church Teaching Documents -- Ancient and Medieval Works -- Introduction: From the Middle of Our Life's Journey -- Reference -- 1 The Nature and Sources of Catholic Theology -- 1.1 Catholics -- 1.2 Theology: Fides et Ratio -- 1.3 The Sources of Catholic Theology -- Notes -- References -- 2 God -- 2.1 The God of Scripture -- 2.2 Father, Son, and Spirit -- 2.3 The Grammar of Divinity -- Notes -- References -- 3 Creation and Fall -- 3.1 The God Who Creates -- 3.2 The Created Order -- 3.3 The Human Creature -- 3.4 Sin -- Notes -- References -- 4 Jesus Christ -- 4.1 The Story of Jesus of Nazareth -- 4.2 The Person of Jesus Christ -- 4.3 The Work of Christ for Us and for Our Salvation -- Notes -- References -- 5 The Spirit of Holiness -- 5.1 The Spirit of God -- 5.2 The Holy Spirit and Human Life: Disputed Questions over Grace -- 5.3 Mary -- Notes -- References -- 6 The Church -- 6.1 People of God and Body of Christ -- 6.2 The Pilgrimage of the People of God -- 6.3 One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic -- 6.4 The Church's Missionary Solidarity with Today's World -- Note -- References -- 7 Praying Always -- 7.1 Hoop-jumpers and Do-gooders -- 7.2 Praying Always in an Ordinary Life -- 7.3 Praying Always in the Sacramental Economy -- Notes -- References -- 8 The Seven Sacraments -- 8.1 Sacraments of Initiation -- 8.2 Sacraments of Healing -- 8.3 Sacraments at the Service of Communion -- Notes --



References -- 9 The Good Life -- 9.1 The Tradition of Living Well -- 9.2 Love as Virtue -- 9.3 Love as the Law of Christ -- 9.4 Perplexities of Action -- References -- 10 The End -- 10.1 God's Word of Promise -- 10.2 Traditions of Catholic Hope -- 10.3 Thinking the End -- 10.4 The Substance of Things Hoped For -- Notes -- References -- Appendix: Conciliar Formulae.

Index of Scriptural Citations -- Name and Subject Index -- EULA.

Sommario/riassunto

Introduction to Catholic Theology is an accessible but in-depth examination of the ways in which Catholic theology is rooted in and informs Catholic practice.  Weaves together discussion of the Bible, historical texts, reflections by important theologians, and contemporary debates for a nuanced look at belief and practice within the Catholic faith Provides an overview of all major theological areas, including scriptural, historical, philosophical, systematic, liturgical, and moral theology Appropriate for students at all levels, assuming no prior knowledge yet providing enough insight and substance to interest those more familiar with the topic Written in a dynamic, engaging style by two professors with more than 50 years of classroom experience between them