Shape of Catholic Theology: An Introduction To Its Sources, Principles, And HistoryThis study is an introduction to Catholic theology designed both for the theological student and for the general reader willing to make a certain effort. After introducing the idea of theology adn the virtues desirable in the budding theologian, the bulk of the book falls intro the five sections: (1) the tole of philosophy in theology; (2) the use of the Bible in theology; (3) the resources of tradition, liturgy and sacred art; Fathers, Councils and Creeds; the sense of the faithful; (4) two 'aids to discernment in short history of Catholic theology from the New Testament to the present day. The conclusion considers the features of pluralism and unity which should typify Catholic theology as a whole and suggests how unity may avoid becoming uniformity without pluralism becoming anarchy. |
Contents
Preface | 7 |
Abbreviations | 9 |
Introducing Theology | 11 |
The Role of Philosophy in Theology | 39 |
Scripture as a Source in Theology | 97 |
Tradition as a Source in Theology | 163 |
Aids to Discernment in Theology | 233 |
Plurality and Unity in Catholic Theology | 261 |
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