In neoplatonist Christian thought in the early church, theologians tend to describe God as apathetic, not subject to the passions and emotions that beset humans. In a theological system where salvatio
Catholic Press Association Award-winner. From a team of the world’s leading bioethicists, a collection of popular and scholarly essays on the challenges of bioethics in our world today. Topics inclu
Nash-Marshall (Medieval and Renaissance studies, New York U. and philosophy, Fordham U.) analyzes the two metaphysical works by sixth-century writer Boethius Quomodo Substantiae and Consolatio Phil
Michael Buckley argues that a theology of papal primacy, as opposed to an ideology, must focus on its nature as a unique relationship whose term or purpose is the unity of bishops among themselves and
Jansenism, the view of the world as dark and fallen, enjoyed its heyday in 17th century Europe. Radner explores Jansenism and its response to purported miraculous events, exploring the interior logic
People have finally figured out that things, and a purely worldly life, are simply not enough. They are looking for something deeper, something spiritual; they are looking for God. The problem is, so
While many classic spiritual teachings emphasize the beauty of contemplation, lay Christians must live “in the world,” making practical judgments in private and public spheres. Wolfteich o
Illustrious German novelist Asta Scheib offers a remarkable window into the intensity and depth of one of history’s most notable marriages, told from Katharina’s viewpoint. Starting from the dramatic
This guide can be used by pastors, priests, ministers, psychotherapists, grief counselors, and teachers for helping people with their grief and teaching about the subject.
This book takes a unique look at the life of Jesus and asks a new questions: how did Jesus himself come to understand life, and experience his faith? This imaginative narrative grounded in scholarship
Voices of Christianity invites readers to explore the key documents that shaped the history of Christianity over the course of 2,000 years. Using liturgy, poetry, sermons, and more, the book introduce
In recent years, the Catholic priesthood in the United States has suffered numerous trials, from ever-diminishing numbers to the humiliations of the clerical sexual-abuse crisis. And, yet, by virtuall
Diarmuid O'Murchu offers pentrating and original insights into the changing spiritual awareness of our time. He believes that we are rapidly out-growing the time honored but exhausted vision of formal
Winner of the Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Religion. This classic explains what feminist theology is and how can we rediscover the feminine God within the Christian tradition. A profound vision of C
Popular spirituality writer Barbara Fiand is back with a moving book inspired by the death of her dearest friend and soul mate. Shadowed by grief, Fiand uses her friend's untimely passing as the start
