
Shape of Catholic Theology
An Introduction To Its Sources, Principles, And History
- 376 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
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.
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Table of contents
- Contents
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- Part One: Introducing Theology
- Part Two: The Role of Philosophy in Theology
- Part Three: Scripture as a Source in Theology
- Part Four: Tradition as a Source in Theology
- Part Five: Aids to Discernment in Theology
- Part Six: Plurality and Unity in Catholic Theology
- Appendix on Encyclopedias and Bibliographical Aids
- Select Bibliographies
- Index of Names
- Index of Subjects