Catholicism, 2nd Edition
a very short introduction
$28.80
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
5 July 2017
Summary
Catholicism: A Very Short Introduction
Despite a long history of external threats and internal strife, the Roman Catholic Church remains a vast and influential presence in our modern world. But what were its origins, and how has it changed and adapted over the centuries?
After Pope Benedict XVI dramatically resigned in early 2013 (the first Pope to resign since the fifteenth century), and Pope Francis was elected, many wondered what direction he would lead the Church in, and…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780198796855 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0198796854 |
| Series: | Very Short Introductions |
| Author: | Gerald O'Collins |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 5 July 2017 |
| Weight: | 128g |
| Dimensions: | 174mm x 113mm x 8mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
This is an excellent little book which reveals the heart of Catholicism, written by a theologian steeped in the vision of Vatican II and Pope Francis. It would be important reading not only by those who do not profess this faith but also by all those who do. * Jean Vanier, Founder of L’Arche *
About The Author
Gerald O'Collins
Gerald O’Collins, SJ, PhD (Cantab.) is Adjunct Professor of the Australian Catholic University, a research fellow of the University of Divinity (Melbourne), and Professor Emeritus of the Gregorian University (Rome), where he taught for 33 years and also served as Dean of the Faculty of Theology. He has written or co-written 67 books, including Catholicism: The Story of Catholic Christianity (OUP, 2004), Salvation for All (OUP, 2008), and TheSecond Vatican Council on Other Religions (OUP, 2013). He has authored hundreds of articles in professional and popular journals, and lectured at many universities and colleges worldwide. In 2006 he was created a Companionof the General Division of the Order of Australia (AC), the highest civil honour granted through the Australian government.
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