Code of Canon Law Annotated: Prepared Under the Responsibility of the Instituto Martin De Azpilcueta (Hardcover)

by Ernest Caparros; Michel Theriault; Jean Thorn; Helene Aube (Author)

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Since its original publication in 1993, this new edition has been updated with over 600 pages of new information. It offers thorough, practical commentaries on every canon. Features of the new "Red Code": -Commentary on every canon -2,101 pages 600 pages of new information since the publication of the First Edition -Latin text with English translation in double column format -Four appendices Second Edition revisions: -Updated Latin original and English translation of the main universal law in apostolic constitutions complementary to the Code of Canon Law -Updated replies from the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts -Updated complimentary norms to the code promulgated by thirteen English speaking Conferences of Bishops -Updated with modifications introduced by Ad Tuendam Fidem -Enriched with reference to legislative and magisterial documents updated to October 2003 The new, updated "Red Code" offers commentary valuable to canonists, tribunals, pastors, deacons, and students of the law.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 2101 pages
• Publisher: Midwest Theological Forum; 2nd edition (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 189017744X
• ISBN-13: 978-1890177447
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.3 x 3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely my favorite commentary..., December 7, 2004

By	Pete Vere (Ottawa) - See all my reviews

I'm a canon lawyer, meaning I work within the Catholic Church's internal legal system. So a good commentary is essential.

Of all the commentaries on the Code of Canon Law available in the English language, this one remains my favorite. It is a wonderful translation of the University of Navarre's annotated commentary, using the British translation of the Code into English. What is also neat is the Latin parrallel text which allows canonists to see what word is being employed when in doubt. This is important to avoid confusion, since there are two words for law in Latin -- each with a subtlely different meaning -- so it is important to know which one is being used.

This volume also contains other important texts to canonists that are not available in the other commentaries, texts such as Pope John Paul II's Pastor Bonus through which the Holy Father reorganized the Roman Curia, as well as complimentary legislation specific to a number of English speaking countries. So you're getting more than just a code and commentary with this little volume.

This commentary is also very portable, compared to the other English language commentaries, as in it fits in a briefcase or laptop computer bag. However, this makes for small print with regards to the commentary part, which is the one drawback.

If you are a canonist or someone interested in canon law, this work is essential if your primary language of communication is English. In fact, I've gone through a number of copies since I keep one at the office, one at home, one at my parents' home, and one in French. I consult it at least daily, either in my work as a canonist or in my work as a Catholic writer.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS A MUST FOR ALL INTERESTED IN CANON LAW, July 14, 2007

By	JEFFERY SAVAGE "CANON LAWYER VATICAN ENTHUSIEST" (DENVER, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Being a Canon Lawyer myself, this is a Superior Product. It allows the user/reader to know what the actual LAW is from the LATIN with a good explination of what it states. The one drawback is its size. I do wish that it was just a little larger and that some of the print were just a little bigger.
Would also be nice if the publishers could make a CD ROM version of this work, so that it could have portions incorporated into Canatical Legal Briefs. That is how good it is.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars study, April 5, 2008

By	Roy Raghunanan "diaconate" (Trinidad) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Code of Canon Law Annotated: Prepared Under the Responsibility of the Instituto Martin De Azpilcueta
Well written and easy to follow. Notes are very helpful,