The Catholicity of the Church

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Synopsis: 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 word's divine source in Christ as "the first-born of all creation," Dulles goes on to discuss such topics as the "catholic principle," Catholicism as a specific ecclesial type, and the possibility of a "Protestant Catholicism." He concludes by asking how, given the current "parochial" appearance of Christianity, any Christian church can plausibly claim to be catholic.

About the Author:
AVERY DULLES is Professor Laurence J. McGinley Chair in Religion and Society, Fordham University

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Catholicity of the Church
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication Date: 1987
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good