| Description |
iv, 223 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction / Lucien Richard -- For church and world: a messenger of faith and hope / Leo J. O'Donovan -- Towards a fundamental theological interpretation of Vatican II / Karl Rahner -- Vatican II: historical perspectives on its uniqueness and interpretation / John O'Malley -- Interpretation of scripture in the life of the church / Jerome H. Neyrey -- Why is the church the people of God? / Daniel J. Harrington -- Vatican II and the mission of the church: a contemporary agenda / Lucien Richard -- The church as sacrament and the sacramental life of the church / Peter E. Fink -- Vatican II: scripture and preaching / Stanley Marrow -- Mission and inculturation: the church in the world / Lucien Richard -- The church's social mission in a pluralistic society / David Hollenbach -- The rediscovery of a tradition: the "ends" of marriage according to Vatican II / Joseph J. Koury -- Laity: mission and ministry / Virginia Sullivan Finn -- Vatican II and the dignity of conscience / Judith A. Dwyer -- One treasure only: Vatican II and the ecumenical nature of the church / Francine Cardman -- The developing sense of community (Gaudium et spes) / Paul J. Roy -- Death as the depth of life: a rereading of eschatology in Gaudium et spes / Leo J. O'Donovan. |
| Note |
This book, dedicated to Karl Rahner, is the result of a course by the faculty of Weston School of Theology. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographies. |
| Subject |
Rahner, Karl, 1904-1984.
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Catholic Church -- Doctrines.
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Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965 : Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano)
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| Added Author |
Richard, Lucien.
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Harrington, Daniel J.
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O'Malley, John W.
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Weston School of Theology.
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| ISBN |
0809129272 paperback $12.95 |
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