Catholicism: A Very Short Introduction by Gerald O'Collins (English) Paperback B

Description: Catholicism by Gerald O'Collins What are the origins of the Catholic Church? How has Catholicism changed and adapted over the centuries? What challenges does the Catholic Church face in the twenty-first century? Gerald OCollins answers these and other questions, and in this new edition considers the impact of Pope Francis leadership of the Church since 2013. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Despite a long history of external threats and internal strife, the Roman Catholic Church remains a vast and influential presence in our modern world. But what were its origins, and how has it changed and adapted over the centuries? After Pope Benedict XVI dramatically resigned in early 2013 (the first Pope to resign since the fifteenth century), and Pope Francis was elected, many wondered what direction he would lead the Church in, and whether the Church couldmodernise in the face of the demands of our world.In this Very Short Introduction, Gerald OCollins covers the history of the Catholic Church, and considers some of the key issuesfacing Catholicism today, such as the catastrophic revelations about clerical child abuse, the impact of the growth of Islam, and the destruction in the Middle East of ancient Christian church communities. He also shows how Catholics are being increasingly challenged by an opposition between their traditional Christian values and rights which are endorsed by the secular world, such as the right to physician assisted suicide or same-sex marriage, and considers the future for the largest andoldest institution in the world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. Thesepocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Author Biography Gerald OCollins, SJ, PhD (Cantab.) is Adjunct Professor of the Australian Catholic University, a research fellow of the University of Divinity (Melbourne), and Professor Emeritus of the Gregorian University (Rome), where he taught for 33 years and also served as Dean of the Faculty of Theology. He has written or co-written 67 books, including Catholicism: The Story of Catholic Christianity (OUP, 2004), Salvation for All (OUP, 2008), and TheSecond Vatican Council on Other Religions (OUP, 2013). He has authored hundreds of articles in professional and popular journals, and lectured at many universities and colleges worldwide. In 2006 he was created a Companionof the General Division of the Order of Australia (AC), the highest civil honour granted through the Australian government. Table of Contents Preface1: From Pentecost to Christopher Columbus (AD 30-1492)2: From Christopher Columbus to date (1492-2016)3: Catholics on God and the human condition4: The sacraments and the Catholic Church5: Catholic moral life and teaching6: Characteristics of Catholicism7: The future of CatholicismFurther ReadingTimelineIndex Review This is an excellent little book which reveals the heart of Catholicism, written by a theologian steeped in the vision of Vatican II and Pope Francis. It would be important reading not only by those who do not profess this faith but also by all those who do. * Jean Vanier, Founder of LArche * Long Description Despite a long history of external threats and internal strife, the Roman Catholic Church remains a vast and influential presence in our modern world. But what were its origins, and how has it changed and adapted over the centuries? After Pope Benedict XVI dramatically resigned in early 2013 (the first Pope to resign since the fifteenth century), and Pope Francis was elected, many wondered what direction he would lead the Church in, and whether the Church couldmodernise in the face of the demands of our world.In this Very Short Introduction, Gerald OCollins covers the history of the Catholic Church, and considers some of the key issuesfacing Catholicism today, such as the catastrophic revelations about clerical child abuse, the impact of the growth of Islam, and the destruction in the Middle East of ancient Christian church communities. He also shows how Catholics are being increasingly challenged by an opposition between their traditional Christian values and rights which are endorsed by the secular world, such as the right to physician assisted suicide or same-sex marriage, and considers the future for the largest andoldest institution in the world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. Thesepocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Review Quote "This is an excellent little book which reveals the heart of Catholicism, written by a theologian steeped in the vision of Vatican II and Pope Francis. It would be important reading not only by those who do not profess this faith but also by all those who do." -- Jean Vanier, Founder of LArche Feature Considers the current challenges facing the Catholic Church, such as the recent clerical abuse scandals, and discusses the future directions of CatholicismExplains clearly and concisely where the Catholic Church comes from and what it believes and practisesDiscusses how Catholicism has adapted across the centuries to diverse cultural influences, leading it to become one of the worlds largest religionsPart of the Very Short Introductions series - over eight million copies sold worldwide Details ISBN0198796854 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Very Short Introductions Year 2017 ISBN-10 0198796854 ISBN-13 9780198796855 Format Paperback Media Book Edition 2nd Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 282 Language English Publication Date 2017-05-25 UK Release Date 2017-05-25 NZ Release Date 2017-05-25 Pages 176 Illustrations 9 black and white images Author Gerald OCollins Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly AU Release Date 2017-07-05 Subtitle A Very Short Introduction We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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