The Salvation of Atheists and Catholic Dogmatic Theology
$167.19
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
19 April 2012
Summary
Can an Atheist be Saved? Reconciling Salvation and Catholic Dogma
Since the Second Vatican Council (1962-5), the Catholic Church has formally declared the possibility of salvation for atheists: ‘those who, without fault, have not yet arrived at an express recognition of God’ (Lumen Gentium 16). However, the Council also reiterates the traditional doctrine of the necessity of faith, baptism, and the mediation of Church in order for someone to be saved (Lumen Gentium 14). This monogra…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780199652563 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0199652562 |
| Series: | Oxford Theological Monographs |
| Author: | Stephen Bullivant |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 19 April 2012 |
| Weight: | 428g |
| Dimensions: | 223mm x 148mm x 20mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
This solution [to the problem of the salvation of atheists] is both fully traditional and surprisingly innovative.
This solution [to the problem of the salvation of atheists] is both fully traditional and surprisingly innovative. * Stephen Waldron, Journal of Theological Studies *This is undoubtedly a work of creative excellence which brilliantly and lucidly sustains a technical argument concerning dogma through an inventive appeal to Scripture and tradition. * Marcus Pound, Theology *Bullivant’s book is essential reading for dogmatic theologians in the Catholic tradition and will also be of interest to historical theologians whose focus is directed to the build-up to Vatican II. * Matthew Edward Harris, Theological Book Review *Bullivant has raised important questions and discussed them with commendable clarity. * Paul Richardson, Church of England Newspaper *
About The Author
Stephen Bullivant
Dr. Stephen Bullivant is Lecturer in Theology and Ethics at St Mary’s University College.
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