The Shape of Catholic Theology: An Introduction to Its Sources, Principles, and History

by Aidan Nichols

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An exemplary summary of the state of Catholic theology and what appears to be its future.

This historical treatment of Catholic theology looks not to the content of that theology but rather to the form in which that content is contained and how it is expressed. Faithful to Catholic teaching yet critical, discerning yet impartial, Nichols offers this introduction to dogmatic theology, with the firm belief that dogmatics are the center of theology, and that any theological discipline which cuts itself off from these heartlands does so at its own peril. For it is in dogmatics that theology is in touch with the heart of revelation, and only by virtue of the quality of its contact with that revelation is thinking Christian at all.

Though comprehensive and far-reaching, this work is not beyond the understanding of people just commencing a study of theology. It makes an excellent text for study groups.

  • ISBN10 0814619096
  • ISBN13 9780814619094
  • Publish Date 1 April 1991
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Liturgical Press
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Pages 376
  • Language English