Risking the Church
The Challenges of Catholic Faith
Published on 14. October 2004
Book
Hardback
280 pages
978-0-19-927146-7 (ISBN)
Description
As a consequence of numerous social and theological movements over the last few decades, the Roman Catholic Church finds itself in a situation that some have described as a state of 'peril'. This book traces the emergence of that 'peril', develops a systematic ecclesiology that identifies both the mission and resources of the Church in the present-day, and explores possible responses to some of the specific challenges facing the contemporary Church. The book develops an understanding of the Catholic tradition in order to highlight its potential for development.
Reviews / Votes
Lannan's Risking the Church offers a refreshing look at the church both as "an undreamed of possibility of love" and as the community "where the Spirit flourishes"...Lennan provides an appropriate and dynamic understanding of tradition as well as its proper exercise of authority in the church...This book makes a valuable contribution to how we might think and speak of the church today and how it might appeal to people who do not see any relevance for its existence. It is indeed worth every pound to have this book. * Ruben C. Mendoza, Louvain Studies * this is badly needed book, written with scholarship, insight and theological passion. * Denis Edwards, Pacifica 19 * Lennan has read widely and deeply in preparing this reflection on the Church...a developed account of ecclesial faith. * The Way, Volume 45, Number 3 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Scholars and students of religious studies, especially those interested in ecclesiological issues, clergy, those engaged in ministry, ecumenism, and education.
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
529 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-927146-7 (9780199271467)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Richard Lennan is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Systematic Theology, Catholic Institute of Sydney.
Content
Introduction ; 1. A Church at Risk ; 2. An Undreamed of Possibility for Love ; 3. Where The Spirit Flourishes ; 4. This Church ; 5. The Existing Season ; 6. The Overmuch and Unfamiliar ; Epilogue