Karl Rahner and Ignatian Spirituality (Oxford Theological Monographs) [Hardcover]

Philip Endean (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198270283 | ISBN-13: 978-0198270287 | Publication Date: August 9, 2001

Karl Rahner SJ, (1904-1984), perhaps the most influential figure in twentieth-century Roman Catholic theology, believed that the most significant influence on his work was Ignatius Loyola's Spiritual Exercises. This book casts significant new light on Rahner's achievement by presenting it against the background of the rediscovery of Ignatian spirituality in the middle decades of the twentieth century. It offers a fresh and contemporary theological interpretation of Ignatian retreat-giving, illuminating the creative new departures this ministry has taken in the last thirty years, as well as contributing to the lively current debate regarding the relationship between spirituality and speculative theology.

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Review

`superbly written .. As a sophisticated and densely written account of the fundamental influences on one of the twentieth century's seminal theologians, this book will rapidly become indispensable reading. ... much to be recommended.' The Way, vol. 41, no. 4

About the Author

Philip Endean is a Lecturer in Theology and Head of Pastoral Studies at Heythrop College, University of London.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (August 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198270283
• ISBN-13: 978-0198270287
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,583,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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