
Catholic and Mormon
A Theological Conversation
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 17. September 2015
Book
Hardback
232 pages
978-0-19-026592-2 (ISBN)
Description
What could Roman Catholicism and Mormonism possibly have to learn from each other? On the surface, they seem to diverge on nearly every point, from their liturgical forms to their understanding of history. With its ancient roots, Catholicism is a continuous tradition, committed to the conservation of the creeds, while Mormonism teaches that the landscape of Christian history is riddled with sin and apostasy and is in need of radical revision and spiritual healing. Moreover, successful proselyting efforts by Mormons in formerly Catholic strongholds have increased opportunities for misunderstanding, polemic, and prejudice. However, in this book a Mormon theologian and a Catholic theologian in conversation address some of the most significant issues that impact Christian identity, including such central doctrines as authority, grace, Jesus, Mary, and revelation, demonstrating that these traditions are much closer to each other than many assume.
Both Catholicism and Mormonism have ambitiously universal views of the Christian faith, and readers will be surprised by how close Catholics and Mormons are on a number of topics and how these traditions, probed to their depths, shed light on each other in fascinating and unexpected ways. Catholic-Mormon Dialogue is an invitation to the reader to engage in a discussion that makes understanding the goal, and marks a beginning for a dialogue that will become increasingly important in the years to come.
Both Catholicism and Mormonism have ambitiously universal views of the Christian faith, and readers will be surprised by how close Catholics and Mormons are on a number of topics and how these traditions, probed to their depths, shed light on each other in fascinating and unexpected ways. Catholic-Mormon Dialogue is an invitation to the reader to engage in a discussion that makes understanding the goal, and marks a beginning for a dialogue that will become increasingly important in the years to come.
Reviews / Votes
Breaking new ground in Christian dialogue, this important book serves as a model of theological conversation. * J. L. Best, CHOICE *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
520 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-026592-2 (9780190265922)
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Persons
Stephen H. Webb taught philosophy and religion for 25 years at Wabash College and is now an independent scholar and a regular contributor to First Things magazine.
Alonzo L. Gaskill is Associate Professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University.
Alonzo L. Gaskill is Associate Professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University.
Author
Independent ScholarIndependent Scholar, Brownsburg, IN
Associate Professor of Church History and DoctrineAssociate Professor of Church History and Doctrine, Brigham Young University, Payson, UT
Content
Introduction: How Did We Get Here? ; Chapter 1: Authority ; Chapter 2: Grace ; Chapter 3: Mary ; Chapter 4: Revelation ; Chapter 5: Ritual ; Chapter 6: Matter ; Chapter 7: Jesus ; Chapter 8: Heaven ; Chapter 9: History ; Chapter 10: Soul ; Conclusion: Where Do We Go Now?