Twentieth-Century Catholic Theologians

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By Fergus Kerr

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Twentieth-Century Catholic Theologians by Fergus Kerr offers a detailed look at the lives and works of key Catholic theologians who shaped the twentieth century. The book covers influential figures such as Chenu, a leader of the French worker priest movement; Congar, who was imprisoned during World War II; and Küng, noted for his radical views that led to a teaching ban. It explores their roles and reactions to the Second Vatican Council, highlighting widespread dissatisfaction with its outcomes. The volume also includes a chapter on the contentious figure of Pope John Paul II.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in Religion & Spirituality, particularly those seeking an accessible yet scholarly introduction to modern Catholic theology. It suits students, theologians, clergy, and general readers curious about the influential theological debates and personalities of the twentieth century.

* A new book from one of the foremost Roman Catholic theologians currently writing in English. * Reports on the lives and works of the most influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century.

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Twentieth-Century Catholic Theologians reports on the lives and works of the most influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century.

A new book from one of the foremost Roman Catholic theologians currently writing in English, it highlights the following:

The lives and contributions of key theologians such as Chenu, the guru of the French worker priest movement; Congar, who was imprisoned in Colditz; and Küng, who faced a ban from teaching for decades due to his radical views.
The involvement of each theologian with the Second Vatican Council, highlighting a general dissatisfaction with its outcomes.
A chapter dedicated to the controversial prelate, Pope John Paul II.

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Reviewers praise Kerr's lively and engaging style, which combines biographical insight with theological depth. The Way commends his ability to contextualise theological issues within Church power struggles and global events. Modern Theology describes the book as a wonderful introduction to twentieth-century Catholic theology, while Touchstone highlights its appeal across Christian traditions and Kerr's skill in rendering theologians vivid and relatable. The International Journal of Public Theology finds Kerr's guidance riveting and insightful, and New Directions calls it an authoritative and engaging account of a crucial era in Western Church theology.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405120845

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 November 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Fergus Kerr, a member of the Order of Preachers and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, holds an honorary fellowship in the School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh. He is the editor of New Blackfriars, the periodical of the English Dominicans. His previous publications include After Aquinas: Versions of Thomism (Blackwell, 2002).