This book is an exploration of several foundational principles of Catholic doctrine presented on a level accessible to a broad range of readers. It is rooted in the conviction that today many people who are neither professional theologians nor ministerial students share an interest in the work of theology.
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At first glance, this may appear to be a mere summary of trendy Catholic theology. The author, president and rector of St. John's Seminary College, Camarillo, Calif., discusses these five ideas: We are saved in community; the kingdom of heaven begins on earth; God respects our human freedom; scriptural interpretation is a work of the whole church; great ideas develop over time. On second glance, however, the reader sees, for example, that the author means by "community" something much deeper than liturgical chumminess, and by "human freedom" he means far more than "do whatever you feel like doing." It is in the church that one finds salvation, he says, and in order to make fully human decisions we need clarity of understanding and freedom of will. Five Great Catholic Ideas takes the Catholic basics and unpacks them in a way that will inform and inspire. To read this book is to discover that there is a depth and complexity to these ideas that should short-circuit facile distinctions between "liberal" and "conservative" interpretations.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Barron (systematic theology, Univ. of St. Mary of the Lake) elucidates the meaning of salvation for Christians by examining the change of heart and consciousness that comes with metanoia, the Greek term whose full impact is lost in translation as "repentance." Drawing on the insights of theological tradition, the scriptures, and the literary work of William Faulkner and Flannery O'Connor, Barron reflects on the human condition and our need to be healed in Christ's redeeming love. This will challenge lay readers to examine what lies at the heart of Christian theology and thereby make some sense of the core mystery that makes Christianity "a way of seeing."
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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A Great Beginning into Catholic Theology,
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I am pursuing a Masters Degree in Catholic Theology, and have read quite a bit of theology from a variety of sources, yet I find myself continuing to return to this book because it truly is a great introduction to fundamental ideas essential to our faith. It is a "first step" in "faith seeking understanding" that I think will leave you wanting to learn more. Even if you don't read any further on these five ideas, it gives you a concise, intelligent introduction to these vital topics and will help you in your journey of faith. I have given several copies away to friends and those interested in "learning more about the Catholic faith." That should tell you something good about this book.
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These ideas are great not because they are good, but also they serve as general tools for working on other ideas in the Catholic Community. What is the Immaculate Conception? A structural and solid explanation is given here. That which is foundational is also novel. The author offers a "net" that readers can use to gather many Catholic topics together.
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