The Modern Catholic Encyclopedia [Hardcover]

Michael Glazier (Editor), Monika K. Hellwig (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2004

This authoritative encyclopedia combines a wealth of information with an attractive, easy-to-read format into a reference of value for professionals, parishes, and families alike. A generation has passed since Vatican Council II, and the enthusiasm and euphoria which exhilarated Catholic life in the years that followed the council are misted memories now. The council handed down to us new hopes, new dreams new challenges; but, above all, it gifted us with a fresh vision of the Church as a pilgrim people. This second edition of The Modern Catholic Encyclopedia gives a succinct and contemporary view to the beliefs, practices, and history of this people. The council invited us to a fresh appreciation of the gifts passed on to us over the centuries, and this new edition of The Modern Catholic Encyclopedia will help in this task. It is edited for readers in English-speaking countries, drawn together by a common language and by shared pastoral concerns and challenges. Consequently, men and women from America, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and Britain have written this work for a multinational readership. It is a work of and for our time, and its topics and themes have been chosen to meet the inquiries and religious curiosity of people today. It is important to note that for the first time in history the vital center for scriptural and theological studies has shifted from continental Europe to America and the English-speaking world, and it has moved from seminary to the college campus. Furthermore, the sacred sciences are no longer exclusive clerical territory, today many of the most respected scholars are lay men and women. And never before has the study of Scripture become such an accepted andvital part of everyday Catholic life. This new edition contains many revisions and over 150 new entries. It is edited for quick and easy consultation. Over 1,300 cross-referenced entries cover topics from Abel to Armageddon, from feminism to The Zealots. The Modern Catholic Encyclopedia includes black-and-white maps, drawings, and photographs. Over 200 such illustrations provide valuable visual information and add to the attractiveness of this handsome volume.

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About the Author

Michael Glazier, formerly publisher of Michael Glazier, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, has also co-edited The Encyclopedia of American Catholic History for Liturgical Press. Monika K. Hellwig, LL.B., Ph.D., is president of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities. Formerly the Landegger Professor of Theology at Georgetown University, she is also a lecturer and writer in Catholic theology and interfaith studies.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 898 pages
• Publisher: Michael Glazier Books; Rev Exp edition (October 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814659624
• ISBN-13: 978-0814659625
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 9.1 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,406,379 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Refresh, learn, or just browse, April 7, 2007

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Allan Bach (Hellertown, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Modern Catholic Encyclopedia (Hardcover)

Whether you need to find something quickly, discover the how, why, or when, or just have some time to read, this book is the tool that will help.

Written in a concise manner, the Modern Catholic Encyclopedia has an excellent index and a list of topics that will satisfy even the most knowledgeable (or beginning) person.

Well written - a must on your bookshelf.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Get the hardcover, December 19, 2009

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Excellent resource, but the book is too heavy to sustain any real use in softcover. Opt for the hard cover if you really plan on using it.

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Modernist Heaven, September 3, 2010

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This review is from: The Modern Catholic Encyclopedia (Hardcover)

This encyclopedia is great if you are doing research on what Modernists Believe.

It will help you to see how modernists twist the traditions and beliefs of the church.

For example:

1. Regarding purgatory it says: it has been affirm by Trent and the popes...however it goes on to say, the teachings of the church on purgatory are limited and there is room for "theological reflections".

This author certainly is not a friend Thomas Aquina's purgatory views.

2. It tries to minimize mortal sin, I say it almost define Mortal Sins as a state of mind.

I don't regret buying this encyclopedia. It helps me see exactly how modernists twist catholic beliefs to suit their needs.


To be FAIR

In the cover of the book it says clearly what the book will attempt to do: "...It attempts to give a succinct and contemporary view of the beliefs,practices and history of this" (this means the church).

This book should only be used by adults that cannot be indoctrinated. Certainly not for use by children that can easily believe what they are told.