50th Anniversary of the Close of Vatican II December 8, 2015, marks the fiftieth anniversary of the conclusion of the Second Vatican Council, an extraordinary historical moment full of hope for the Church and for humanity and the most significant event in the modern era of the Catholic Church. Vatican II demonstrates a “big turn” in the history of Catholicism marked by a dialogical engagement with other Christians, other religions, and the modern world. Here is a selection of books that will introduce and deepen readers’ understanding of this event that opened the church's windows to let the stale air out and the fresh winds in.
Vatican II
The Complete Hiistory A one-of-a-kind book rich in information, documents, and illustrations that brings readers into the atmosphere of an extraordinary historical moment full of hope for the Church and for humanity. It makes available data and facts that scholars ...
The Legacy of Vatican II
The volume, a unique scholarly contribution, celebrates and studies the legacy of the Second Vatican Council by offering the contributions of twelve outstanding international scholars. CONTRIBUTORS: John W. O'Malley, SJ; Peter Hunermann; Richard ...
What We Have Done , What We Have Failed to Do
Assessing the Liturgical Reforms of Vatican II Sheds light on and invites discussion about the experience in which Catholics have been engaged since the Second Vatican Council in implementing and praying the liturgy as reformed after the Council.
Vatican II
Universal Call to Holiness A collection of presentations from the Vatican II Conference, A Universal Call to Holiness, held at Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT. Seven of the presentations are based on the seven speeches given by several cardinals at the conclusion ...
Vatican II
Battle for Meaning A balanced presentation of the council's key issues and their interpretation by major theologians and church historians at work in global Catholicism.
Theological Highlights of Vatican II
Second Edition Joseph Ratzinger's report on the debates and struggles that made up each of the four sessions of Vatican II (1962-65), along with theological commentary.
Living Vatican II
21st Council for the 21st Century Tells the story of how one of the leading theologians of the late 20th century was personally affected by the Council and then explores the work of some institutions in Rome and elsewhere towards implementing the teaching and decisions of ...
The Road to Vatican II
Key Changes in Theology The story of how through the theological insights and espousal of certain paradigm shifts of some key theologians so attuned to the workings of the Holy Spirit the Roman Catholic Church moved from a Pius IX at Vatican I (1869-70) a council ... |
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