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Modern Catholic Social Teaching: Commentaries and Interpretations
- ISBN-10:
- 1589010531
- ISBN-13:
- 9781589010536
- Pub. Date:
- 08/10/2005
- Publisher:
- Georgetown University Press
- ISBN-10:
- 1589010531
- ISBN-13:
- 9781589010536
- Pub. Date:
- 08/10/2005
- Publisher:
- Georgetown University Press
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Overview
In addition to interrogations of the major documents, this volume provides an understanding of the biblical and philosophical foundations of Catholic social teaching, addresses the doctrinal issues that arise in such a context, and explores the social thought leading up to the "modern" era, generally accepted as beginning in 1891 with the publication of Pope Leo XIII's Rerum Novarum. Finally, there is a review of how Catholic social teaching has been received in the United States, and an informed look at the shortcomings and questions that future generations must address.
By any standard, Modern Catholic Social Teaching is a remarkable work—intellectually rigorous and deeply faithful, it provides accessible and thought-provoking insights into the heart of a belief tradition that every Catholic will find invaluable.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781589010536 |
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Publisher: | Georgetown University Press |
Publication date: | 08/10/2005 |
Edition description: | Older Edition |
Pages: | 564 |
Product dimensions: | 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.40(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Introduction Kenneth R. Himes, OFMPart I: Foundations
1. The Bible and Catholic Social Teaching: Will This Engagement Lead to Marriage? John R. Donahue, SJ 2. Natural Law in Catholic Social Teaching Stephen J. Pope
3. The Ecclesiological Foundations of Modern Catholic Social Teaching Richard R. Gaillardetz 4. Early Modern Roman Catholic Social Thought, 1740-1890 Michael J. Schuck
Part II: Commentaries
5. Rerum Novarum Thomas A. Shannon 6. Quadragesimo Anno Christine Firer Hinze 7. The Christmas Messages of Pius XII John P. Langan, SJ 8. Mater et magistra Marvin L. Mich 9. Pacem in terris Drew Christiansen, SJ 10. Dignitatis humanae Leslie Griffin 11. Gaudium et spes David Hollenbach, SJ 12. Populorum progressioAllan Figueroa Deck, SJ 13. Octogesima adveniensChristine E. Gudorf 14. Justicia in mundoKenneth R. Himes, OFM
15. Familiaris consortio Lisa Sowle Cahill 16. Laborem exercensPatricia A. Lamoureux 17. Sollicitudo rei socialisCharles E. Curran, Kenneth R. Himes, OFM, and Thomas A. Shannon
18. Centesimus annusDaniel Finn
Part III: Reception and Future of the Tradition
19. The Reception of Catholic Social and Economic Teaching in the United StatesCharles E. Curran
20. The Reception of Catholic Approaches to Peace and War in the United StatesTodd D. Whitmore
21. The Future of Catholic Social ThoughtJohn A. Coleman, SJ
ContributorsIndex
What People are Saying About This
This invaluable volume assembles the most respected experts in Catholic social ethics and covers its subject in a comprehensive way. Not only does it treat the full range of topics one might anticipate, but it goes beyond the expected to offer original and creative insights regarding a venerable tradition of reflection upon life in society. The quality of the contributions is consistently outstanding. No teacher of Catholic ethics should be without this extraordinary resource, which promises to be a standard reference in the field for many years to come. This volume represents a monumental achievement. Long have we awaited such a comprehensive treatment of Catholic social teaching from an American perspective. To describe this volume, I would eagerly apply the label 'definitive' if I were not so sure that the authors would dismiss this adjective as inappropriate for a commentary on a living, growing tradition of thought.
This volume offers synthetic insights into the documentary heritage of modern Catholic social teaching from some of the most respected scholars in the field. The commentaries and essays stand on their own, ready for use in undergraduate and graduate courses across the disciplines. This text will become a standard resource for scholars, students, and pastoral ministers seeking a deeper grounding in the historical context and development of Catholic social teaching texts.
Kenneth Himes and colleagues have produced what is arguably the single best collection of commentaries on the major documents of Catholic social teaching, and bracketed them within a series of critical essays on the theological, ecclesial, and historical meaning of this developing tradition. An extraordinary resource for scholars and students alike, Modern Catholic Social Teaching offers a thoroughgoing and in-depth analysis of fourteen of the modern Church’s most important social documents as well as a comprehensive examination of Catholic social thought from Rerum Novarum to Centesimus Annus and beyond.
I believe in a Catholic conscience, the power of imagination, and the need for building Catholic communities of concern. This book will help Catholic lay women and men better understand how to turn their faith into action. In the present, as in the past, Catholic social teaching is a gift to the world. Throughout these pages, the authors apply their wisdom to the important questions of our day, as well as the past, including the puzzle of why our church sometimes fails to live the social justice message it teaches.
"This invaluable volume assembles the most respected experts in Catholic social ethics and covers its subject in a comprehensive way. Not only does it treat the full range of topics one might anticipate, but it goes beyond the expected to offer original and creative insights regarding a venerable tradition of reflection upon life in society. The quality of the contributions is consistently outstanding. No teacher of Catholic ethics should be without this extraordinary resource, which promises to be a standard reference in the field for many years to come.
This volume represents a monumental achievement. Long have we awaited such a comprehensive treatment of Catholic social teaching from an American perspective. To describe this volume, I would eagerly apply the label 'definitive' if I were not so sure that the authors would dismiss this adjective as inappropriate for a commentary on a living, growing tradition of thought."Thomas Massaro, SJ, associate professor of moral theology, Weston Jesuit School of Theology
"I believe in a Catholic conscience, the power of imagination, and the need for building Catholic communities of concern. This book will help Catholic lay women and men better understand how to turn their faith into action. In the present, as in the past, Catholic social teaching is a gift to the world. Throughout these pages, the authors apply their wisdom to the important questions of our day, as well as the past, including the puzzle of why our church sometimes fails to live the social justice message it teaches."James E. Post, president of Voice of the Faithful
"Kenneth Himes and colleagues have produced what is arguably the single best collection of commentaries on the major documents of Catholic social teaching, and bracketed them within a series of critical essays on the theological, ecclesial, and historical meaning of this developing tradition. An extraordinary resource for scholars and students alike, Modern Catholic Social Teaching offers a thoroughgoing and in-depth analysis of fourteen of the modern Church's most important social documents as well as a comprehensive examination of Catholic social thought from Rerum Novarum to Centesimus Annus and beyond."Patrick McCormick, associate professor of religious studies, Gonzaga University
"This volume offers synthetic insights into the documentary heritage of modern Catholic social teaching from some of the most respected scholars in the field. The commentaries and essays stand on their own, ready for use in undergraduate and graduate courses across the disciplines. This text will become a standard resource for scholars, students, and pastoral ministers seeking a deeper grounding in the historical context and development of Catholic social teaching texts."Margaret R. Pfeil, assistant professor of moral theology, University of Notre Dame