Dennis J. Billy
Fleming's careful research and probing analysis of Caramuel's defense of probabalism demonstrates that his reputation as the prince of laxists is entirely without foundation. Her work is also an excellent example of how the study of the history of moral theology can shed light upon and raise relevant questions for thefield of moral theology today.
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"Fleming's careful research and probing analysis of Caramuel's defense of probabalism demonstrates that his reputation as the prince of laxists is entirely without foundation. Her work is also an excellent example of how the study of the history of moral theology can shed light upon and raise relevant questions for thefield of moral theology today." -- Dennis J. Billy, CSsR, Ordinary Professor of the History of Moral Theology and Christian Spirituality, The Alphonsian Academy of The Pontifical Lateran University, Rome
"This meticulous study of an obscure (but in his time notorious) moral theologian sheds light on a very modern problem, the certitude with which we can affirm our moral beliefs." -- Albert Jonsen, professor emeritus of ethics in medicine, University of Washington
"It is rare to find a book on an obscure theologian that forces one to rethink standard assumptions. Julia Fleming's book is such a one. The colorful life and complex thinking of Juan Caramuel are reconstructed with research of primary sources that is detailed and convincing. More importantly, she illustrates how the history of modern moral theology needs to be reassessed." -- Raphael Gallagher, CSsR, professor of systematic moral theology, The Alphonsian Academy of The Pontifical Lateran University, Rome
"Julia Fleming has written an important and intriguing piece of history and theology, uncovering and exploring the largely forgotten probabilist controversy that dominated 17th century Catholic moral theology, and introducing us to a casuist (Juan Caramuel) who was no mere laxist, but a pastoral theologian committed to providing moral guidance and compassion to pilgrims and disciples seeking the truth through a glass darkly." -- Patrick T. McCormick, professor of Christian ethics, Gonzaga University
Patrick T. McCormick
Julia Fleming has written an important and intriguing piece of history and theology, uncovering and exploring the largely forgotten probabilist controversy that dominated 17th century Catholic moral theology, and introducing us to a casuist (Juan Caramuel) who was no mere laxist, but a pastoral theologian committed to providing moral guidance and compassion to pilgrims and disciples seeking the truth through a glass darkly.
Albert Jonsen
This meticulous study of an obscure (but in his time notorious) moral theologian sheds light on a very modern problem, the certitude with which we can affirm our moral beliefs.
Raphael Gallagher
It is rare to find a book on an obscure theologian that forces one to rethink standard assumptions. Julia Fleming's book is such a one. The colorful life and complex thinking of Juan Caramuel are reconstructed with research of primary sources that is detailed and convincing. More importantly, she illustrates how the history of modern moral theology needs to be reassessed.