Readings in Church Authority : Gifts and Challenges for Contemporary Catholicism

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Synopsis: The issues of Authority and Governance in the Roman Catholic Church permeate each and every aspect of the Church's identity, teaching, influence, organisation, moral values and pastoral provision. They have left their mark, in turn, upon its diverse theological and philosophical traditions. The trends of postmodernity, advances in communication, the advent of new ecclesial movements and theologies, and a perceived policy towards increasing institutional centralisation on the part of the Curial authorities of the Church in Rome, have all facilitated a continuous and lively stream of dialogue and disagreement on authority and governance in relation to the place of the Church in our age and the new Millennium. This comprehensive Reader uniquely gathers together in one volume key writings and documents from the wealth of published literature that has emerged on the issues of authority and governance in the Roman Catholic Church. With guided introductions to each section and to each reading, and end of chapter further reading lists, this Reader offers a balanced range of perspectives, themes, international writings, ecumenical dimensions, and formal church documents and Papal pronouncements on core areas of contemporary study and debate. Focusing on the modern/post-modern period in the Roman Catholic Church, but grounded in the historical contexts, Readings in Church Authority presents an accessible source book and introduction for all those exploring current debates and studying central themes in church authority.

About the Author: Gerard Mannion, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Maria Theresia-collegeBelgium Richard Gaillardetz, University of Toledo, USA, Jan Kerkhofs, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium and Kenneth Wilson Gerard Mannion, Kenneth Wilson, Jan Kerkhofs, Richard R. Gaillardetz.

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Title: Readings in Church Authority : Gifts and ...
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good