Salt, Leaven, & Light: The Community Called Church [Paperback]

T. Howland Sanks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1997

This book traces the history of theology and the Church from its ancient beginnings to its relevance in the world today.

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This comprehensive study of Roman Catholic Church history, ecclesial theology, and encounter with contemporary society focuses on future challenges of changing forms of ministry. Sanks discusses inculturation--presenting Christian theology in non-Western thought forms--encounters with non-Christian religions, and American culture in relationship to the Church. He reminds the reader that the Church has always lived with tensions that led to both continuity and change. Salt, leaven, and light are, to Sanks, especially appropriate images for the mission of the Church today. Recommended for large academic and public libraries.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company (May 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824516664
• ISBN-13: 978-0824516666
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #469,057 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good look at the Catholic Church from a non-Catholic, May 3, 2000

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This review is from: Salt, Leaven, & Light: The Community Called Church (Paperback)

This book was a required text for a course on Church history. It was eye-openning for me in a historical sense. Being a post-Vatican II Catholic of the seventies, I learned a lot about Vat II and other counsels. I especially liked the insights that were personal and not just historic.

1.0 out of 5 stars Needs More Leavening, May 7, 2011

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I had to purchase this book for a class in Sacramental Theology. It is dull and boring; Mostly Church History. Most of my class did not care for it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Salt Leaven and Light, April 4, 2011

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This was a suggested reading in the course I am currently undertaking. It brings together information from man y sources but in an easy to read format. Anyone studying Theology and in particular the Catholic Church should have a copy on the bookshelf.