The Modern Catholic Encyclopedia - Rilegato

Glazier, Michael

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ISBN 10: 0814654959 ISBN 13: 9780814654958

Casa editrice: Liturgical Pr, 1994

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Book by Glazier Michael

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This authoritative encyclopedia combines a wealth of information with an attractive, easy-to-read format for a reference of value to professionals, parishes, and families alike. Vatican II bequeathed us new hopes, new dreams, new challenges; but above all, it gifted us with a fresh vision of the Church as a pilgrim people. This volume is an attempt to give a succinct and contemporary view of the beliefs, practices, and history of this people. It is edited for readers in English-speaking countries, drawn together by a common language and by shared pastoral concerns and challenges. Consequently, men and women from the United States, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and Britain have written this work for a multinational readership. Its topics and themes have been chosen to meet the inquiries and religious curiosity of people today; therefore, emphasis is given to contemporary concerns and contemporary figures. Over 1,300 cross-referenced entries cover topics from abbot to Advent wreath, from abortion to vocation. The Modern Catholic Encyclopedia includes black-and-white maps, drawings, and photographs. Over 200 such illustrations provide valuable visual information and add to the attractiveness of this handsome volume. A full-color sixteen-page section depicts the life of Jesus in sacred art from the tenth century to the present. "This work is recommended for home, parish, school, college, and university libraries. It is a ready reference, ecumenical in tone. It gives flesh, blood, and content to the faith by imparting knowledge about the contemporary persons, places, and issues shaping and facing the Church and society today. It will be the vade mecum of every reference librarian in public, academic, and theological library. Highly recommended." New Theology Review"This is a volume to be commended to laity, clergy, and scholars alike." Review and Expositor"This one-volume encyclopedia is a remarkable achievement. It is an admirable work of Catholic scholarship couched in language that makes it accessible and useful to all adult levels of age and education. The work is authoritative and attractively presented." Pastoral Life"Although this publication will find its most obvious audience in Catholic circles, it will also prove useful for non-Catholic clergy and laity?especially those interested in Catholicism. [It] can be recommended heartily as a valuable work at a bargain price for all public, academic, and church synagogue libraries." Philosophy and Religion"If the Catechism of the Catholic Church contains the letter of the law, The Modern Catholic Encyclopedia captures the vision and spirit of the post-Vatican II church." Modern Liturgy"This impressive volume will stand with prideful dignity and beauty and practical usefulness on any desk or shelf. . . . The volume's splendid appearance, its practical usefulness, the competence of the contributors and the engaging prose style should bring it wide distribution . . ." Prairie Messenger"An easy-to-read, one-volume desk reference that covers topics ranging from "Abbess" to the Spanish artist "Francisco Zurbaran." Church"A glance at the list of the Encyclopedia's contributors signals an outstanding resource work. A quick reading passim meets expectations handsomely. Congratulations to the Editors and Publishers." Vincent M. Novak, S.J., Dean Fordham University"It is a terrific book. It is also a very lovely book. . . . But the real treasures are in the articles which combine readability with scholarship. . . . I have not detected any notable omission in the list from "Abbess" to "Zurbaran." . . . I recommend this book with the greatest possible enthusiasm." Austin Flannery, O.P. Religious Life Review"This is a must have for your RCIA library, teachers' resource area or parish library." United States Air Force Chaplain Service UPDATE

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• Editore: Liturgical Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0814654959
• ISBN 13: 9780814654958
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Redattore: Hellwig Monika K.