Catholic Theology - by Frederick C Bauerschmidt & James J Buckley (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><i>Introduction to Catholic Theology</i> is an accessible but in-depth examination of the ways in which Catholic theology is rooted in and informs Catholic practice.</p> <ul> <li>Weaves together discussion of the Bible, historical texts, reflections by important theologians, and contemporary debates for a nuanced look at belief and practice within the Catholic faith</li> <li>Provides an overview of all major theological areas, including scriptural, historical, philosophical, systematic, liturgical, and moral theology</li> <li>Appropriate for students at all levels, assuming no prior knowledge yet providing enough insight and substance to interest those more familiar with the topic</li> <li>Written in a dynamic, engaging style by two professors with more than 50 years of classroom experience between them</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><i>Catholic Theology: An Introduction</i> is an accessible, comprehensive and in-depth examination of Catholic theology, exploring how it is rooted in and informs Catholic practice. The text provides an overview of all the major topics of Catholic theology from the Trinity and the Church to prayer and the sacraments.</p> <p>For each topic, the authors weave together discussion of the Bible, historical texts, reflections by important theologians, and contemporary debates and sources for a nuanced look at Catholic belief and practice. They discuss scriptural, historical, philosophical, systematic, liturgical, and moral aspects of Catholic theology. The text places particular emphasis on the interconnectedness of various beliefs and the breadth of sacramental, devotional, and moral practices within the Catholic faith. Appropriate for students at all levels, this text assumes no prior knowledge of the topic while providing depth and insight to engage those readers more familiar with the topic. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Frederick Christian Bauerschmidt</b> is Professor of Theology at Loyola University Maryland and a deacon of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. He is a former editor of <i>Modern Theology</i> and the author of several books, including <i>Why the Mystics Matter Now </i>(2003) and <i>Thomas Aquinas: Faith, Reason, and Following Christ </i>(2013). He is co-editor of <i>The Blackwell Companion to Catholicism</i> (Wiley Blackwell, 2011) and has published numerous articles on medieval and modern theology.</p> <p><b>James J. Buckley</b> is Professor of Theology at Loyola University Maryland. He has been on the editorial boards of <i>Modern Theology</i> and <i>Pro Ecclesia: A Journal for Catholic and Evangelical Theology</i>, and is a member of the North American Lutheran Catholic Dialogue. He is author of <i>Seeking the Humanity of God: Practices, Doctrines, and Catholic Theology</i> (1992), co-editor of <i>The Blackwell Companion to Catholicism</i> (Wiley Blackwell, 2011), and has published in a variety of journals.</p>
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