"One of the leading theologians of our time, Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J., has written and lectured on a wide range of topics across his distinguished career, and for a wide range of audiences. Integrating faith and scholarship, he has created a rich body of work that, in the words of oneobserver, is "both faithful to Catholic tradition and fresh in its engagement with the contemporary world."Here, brought together for the first time in o ..."
"There is today a dramatic reexamination of structure, authority, dogma - indeed, every aspect of the life of the Church is held up to scrutiny. Welcoming this as a sign of vitality, Avery Dulles has carefully studied the writings of contemporary Protestant and Catholic ecclesiologists and sifted out six major approaches, or "models," through which the Church's character can be understood: as Institution, Mystical Communion, Sacrament, H ..."
"The past three decades have witnessed a decline in the number of Roman Catholic priests in Europe and North America, the result of resignations from the priesthood and of fewer people entering seminaries. A major cause contributing to this situation has been the ambiguity surrounding the role and identity of the priest in light of new theological paradigms. This book attempts to restore clarity to that matter by drawing primarily, altho ..."
"This book is authored by Avery Dulles. His collection of essays is a welcomed discussion of many of the issues the church faces in trying to clarify its notions of the magisterium. Though one might not always agree with the author's treatment of a certain point, one needs to listen to his solid reasoning on that point."
"by. Lawrence. Boadt,. C.S.P.. Important milestones in the development of human
understanding are rarely achieved without generating even more issues and
further questions than had originally been considered. One thinks, for example, of
the proclamation of the Magna Caria, which the English barons forced on King
John I in 1215. or the impact of the Vatican II documents on interfaith relations.
Although hailed as vital turning points ..."
"[People] sometimes complain that the Church is not up to the times, as though it had to be pursuing the latest theories and styles. It would be better to ask whether the world of nonbelief is still lagging far behind the revolutionary vision that Christ brought into our history. These pages are written primarily for Christian believers and for inquirers into Christianity. They are written from a Roman Catholic perspective, by an author ..."
"Gently read former library book with protective Mylar over dust jacket with little if any signs of wear. Pages are clean and unmarked. All orders are shipped within 24 hours!"
The Resilient Church(1st Edition) The Necessity and Limits of Adaptation by AveryRobertDulles Hardcover, 229 Pages, Published 1977 by Doubleday ISBN-13: 978-0-385-11610-7, ISBN: 0-385-11610-1
"There is today a dramatic reexamination of structure, authority, dogma -- indeed, every aspect of the life of the Church is held up to scrutiny. Welcoming this as a sign of vitality, Avery Dulles has carefully studied the writings of contemporary Protestant and Catholic ecclesiologists and sifted out six major approaches, or "models," through which the Church's character can be understood: as Institution, Mystical Communion, Sacrament, ..."
"be that Catholics can not only speak very like evangelicals but can be
evangelical in the full sense of the term. Evangelicalism is not a ... In answering
the first question, I have to some extent answered the second. The same person
can be both ..."
"Faith, since the earliest Christian theologians, has been regarded as the fundamental Christian virtue--the prerequisite for hope, charity, and good works. In this book, Avery Dulles examines the biblical foundations and history of theological reflection on faith, from the Greek and Latin fathers to such modern giants as Tillich, Rahner, and Lonergan. Further, Dulles presents his own systematic synthesis, reflecting on such topics as th ..."
"Avery Dulles, well-known for several previous works in ecclesiology, including Models of the Church, here surveys a theme that demands new treatment in the present global and ecumenical context. Nearly all Christians profess allegiance to the holy catholic church, but the meaning of the term "catholic" is widely disputed. This book investigates the historical use of the word and the various aspects of catholicity. Beginning with the w ..."
Newman(1st Edition) (Outstanding Christian Thinkers) by Cardinal AveryDulles, AveryRobertDulles Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2003 by Continuum ISBN-13: 978-0-8264-6287-9, ISBN: 0-8264-6287-1
"Newman may be considered the most outstandingly original and creative English religious thinker of the nineteenth century. Here is by far the clearest and most concise introduction to his life and thought ever written. Avery Dulles is himself one of the most important living Roman Catholic theologians. The combination of this author and this subject is in itself a matter for celebration.Newman has countless admirers. Since the publicati ..."
A history of apologetics(1st Edition) (Theological resources) by AveryRobertDulles Hardcover, 307 Pages, Published 1971 by Corpus ISBN-13: 978-0-09-105150-1, ISBN: 0-09-105150-9
"Hardcover with dust jacket. G/G. Dust jacket is edge chipped and yellowed; covered with mylar. Boards are edge worn and scuffed."
The Reshaping of Catholicism(1st Edition) Current Challenges in the Theology of Church by AveryRobertDulles Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 1988 by Harpercollins ISBN-13: 978-0-06-254856-6, ISBN: 0-06-254856-5
The Splendor of Faith(Updated) The Theological Vision of Pope John Paul II by Avery Cardinal Dulles, AveryRobertDulles Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2003 by The Crossroad Publishing Company ISBN-13: 978-0-8245-2121-9, ISBN: 0-8245-2121-8
"To understand the Pope's life, you need to understand the rich thought that shaped his life. An in-depth and comprehensive study of the theology of Pope John Paul II by the first American theologian ever to be named a cardinal."
Dialogue, truth, and communion (Catholic Common Ground Initiative Lecture) by AveryRobertDulles 24 Pages, Published 2001 by National Pastoral Life Center ISBN-13: 978-1-881307-26-6, ISBN: 1-881307-26-3
"Sacred Adventure is an initial consideration of Christianity, God's call, and the human response. The contributors are not catechists, but theologians who, after St. Anselm, see theology as faith seeking understanding. The text targets those who seek to understand Christianity and its theology. The essays highlight the interconnectedness and distinct features of religion as they seek to hear and respond to God's call. The authors are we ..."
The Splendor of Faith(1st Edition) The Theological Vision of Pope John Paul II by AveryRobertDulles Paperback, 216 Pages, Published 1999 by Crossroad ISBN-13: 978-0-8245-1792-2, ISBN: 0-8245-1792-X
"A philosopher and theologian, as well as priest, and finally Pope, John Paul II has written extensivley on a wide variety of subjects. With his considerable theological expertise and acumen, Avery Dulles has undertaken the demanding task of synthesizing the Pope's theological insights on the complete range of topics from the Trinity and Christology to the economic and social order."
"Lists some of the most important ecclesiological writing, both past and present, focusing on topics related to the nature, mission, and structure of the church. Divided into 53 sections that deal with various aspects of the theology of the church, sources have been selected for their utility, histor"