Riassunto
The years 1987 and 1990 saw the publication of two unprecedented and immediately popular reference works,The New Dictionary of Theology and The New Dictionary of Sacramental Worship. The present work,The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality, edited by Michael Downey, is intended as a companion to these, with a parallel aim and purpose. TheNDCS is a collaborative attempt to take stock of the remarkable developments in the Church and the world since the Second Vatican Council, but with a specific focus on the reform and renewal of Catholic spirituality that the Council set in motion.
The dictionary is intended to serve as a reliable theological and pastoral resource, not just for experts, but for al those interested in spirituality: teachers at al levels, writers, preachers, and students.
In addition to the over 500 entries, the dictionary includes alphabetical and topical indices, cross-referencing, and running heads al in a durable binding.
Entries include:
Prayer by John H. Wright, SJ Grace by Roger Haight, SJ Experience by Tad DunnePraxis by Rebecca S. Chopp Sacraments by David N. Power, OMI Faith by Mary Ann Fatula, OPHope by Monika K. Hellwig Love by Elizabeth Dreyer Virtue by Paul J. Wadell, CPDiscernment of Spirits by Michael J. Buckley, SJ History of Christian Spirituality by Richard Woods, OPWestern Medieval Spirituality by Walter H. Principe, CSBFeminist Spirituality by Sandra M. Schneiders, IHM Early Christian Spirituality by Daniel J. Harrington, SJPatristic Spirituality by David G. Hunter Reformation and Catholic Reformation Spiritualties by John W. O'Malley, SJModern Spirituality by Thomas F. McKenna, CM Contemporary Spirituality by James J. Bacik Apostolic Spirituality by Mary Milligan, RSHM Benedictine Spirituality by Terrence G. Kardong, OSBCistercian Spirituality by Michael Casey, OCSO Franciscan Spirituality by Michael Blastic, OFM ConvDominican Spirituality by Ronald J. Zawilla Ignatian Spirituality by Harvey D. Egan, SJLay Spirituality by Edward C. Sellner Trinitarian Spirituality by Catherine M. LaCugna and Michael DowneyChristian Spirituality by Walter H. Principe, CSB
Dal risvolto di copertina interno
The years 1987 and 1990 saw the publication of two unprecedented and immediately popular reference works, The New Dictionary of Theology and The New Dictionary of Sacramental Worship. The present work, The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality, edited by Michael Downey, is intended as a companion to these, with a parallel aim and purpose. The NDCS is a collaborative attempt to take stock of the remarkable developments in the Church and the world since the Second Vatican Council, but with a specific focus on the reform and renewal of Catholic spirituality that the Council set in motion. The dictionary is intended to serve as a reliable theological and pastoral resource, not just for experts, but for all those interested in spirituality: teachers at all levels, writers, preachers, and students. Entries include: Prayer by John H. Wright, S.J. Grace by Roger Haight, S.J. Experience by Tad Dunne Praxis by Rebecca S. Chopp Sacraments by David N. Power, O.M.I. Faith by Mary Ann Fatula, O.P. Hope by Monika K. Hellwig Love by Elizabeth Dreyer Virtue by Paul J. Wadell, C.P. Discernment of Spirits by Michael J. Buckley, S.J. History of Christian Spirituality by Richard Woods, O.P. Western Medieval Spirituality by Walter H. Principe, C.S.B. Feminist Spirituality by Sandra M. Schneiders, I.H.M. Early Christian Spirituality by Daniel J. Harrington, S.J. Patristic Spirituality by David G. Hunter Reformation and Catholic Reformation Spiritualities by John W. O'Malley, S.J. Modern Spirituality by Thomas F. McKenna, C.M. Contemporary Spirituality by James J. Bacik Apostolic Spirituality by Mary Milligan, R.S.H.M. Benedictine Spirituality by Terrence G. Kardong, O.S.B. Cistercian Spirituality by Michael Casey, O.C.S.O. Franciscan Spirituality by Michael Blastic, O.F.M. Conv. Dominican Spirituality by Ronald J. Zawilla Ignatian Spirituality by Harvey D. Egan, S.J. Lay Spirituality by Edward C. Sellner Trinitarian Spirituality by Catherine M. LaCugna and Michael Downey Christian Spirituality by Walter H. Principe, C.S.B. In addition to the over 500 entries, the dictionary includes alphabetical and topical indices, cross-referencing, and running heads?all in a durable binding."At $79.50 it is the second best bargain in the country after the Staten Island Ferry." Critical Review of Books in Religion"This reliable, informative work is destined to become a classic." Bernard Treacy, O.P. Editor, Doctrine and Life"The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality is a project long overdue. It is in effect the answer of the [English-speaking] church to the great Dictionnaire de Spiritualit." Terrence G. Kardong, O.S.B. Editor, The American Benedictine Review"The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality signals our arrival on a plateau from which we may glimpse a horizon in which spirituality will be a key component in articulating a new theological vision for the century ahead." Lawrence S. Cunningham University of Notre Dame". . . practical and pastoral, without compromising the requirements of good scholarship. This is a book for reading, referring, for reaching out to all those concerned with the role of spirituality in the life of the Church." Bernard McGinn The Divinity School The University of Chicago"An indispensable guide to the spiritual journey." Robert M. Hamma Spiritual Book Associates". . . an excellent summary of spiritual development in the last twenty-five years." Robert F. Morneau Auxiliary Bishop of Green Bay"The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality will become a standard reference work in the field." Sandra M. Schneiders, I.H.M. The Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley". . . a work as interesting and informative as this would be just as useful in an individual's bookcase, whether for reference or browsing." Grapevine"Once opened, The New Dictionary is difficult to close." Living Prayer"All of these characteristics?its depth, universality, and timeliness?make this a dictionary for everyone concerned with a deepened and more expansive understanding of spirituality today." Lexington Theological Quarterly
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