John Courtney Murray The Growth Of Tradition

Author : J. Leon Hooper
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9781556128547
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book John Courtney Murray & the Growth of Tradition written by J. Leon Hooper and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1996 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Courtney Murray was the most significant figure in bring together Catholic and American tradition in the 1940s, 50s, and '60s. This volume brings together twelve of the foremost Murray scholars to plumb his work for resources to respond to today's questions.

Author : John Courtney Murray
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780742549012
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book We Hold These Truths written by John Courtney Murray and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2005 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1960 publication of We Hold These Truths marked a significant event in the history of modern American thought. Since that time, Sheed & Ward has kept the book in print and has published several studies of John Courtney Murray's life and work. We are proud to present a new edition of this classic text, which features a comprehensive introduction by Peter Lawler that places Murray in the context of Catholic and American history and thought while revealing his relevance today. From the new Introduction by Peter Lawler: The Jesuit John Courtney Murray (1904-67) was, in his time, probably the best known and most widely respected American Catholic writer on the relationship between Catholic philosophy and theology and his country's political life. The highpoint of his influence was the publication of We Hold These Truths in the same year as an election of our country's first Catholic president. Those two events were celebrated by a Time cover story (December 12, 1960) on Murray's work and influence. The story's author, Protestant Douglas Auchincloss, reported that it was "The most relentlessly intellectual cover story I've done." His amazingly wide ranging and dense--if not altogether accurate--account of Murray's thought was crowned with a smart and pointed conclusion: "If anyone can help U.S. Catholics and their non-Catholic countrymen toward the disagreement that precedes understanding--John Courtney Murray can." . . . Murray's work, of course, is treated with great respect and has had considerable influence, but now it's time to begin to think of him as one of America's very few genuine political philosophers. His disarmingly lucid and accessible prose has caused his book to be widely cited and celebrated, but it still is not well understood. It is both praised and blamed for reconciling Catholic faith with the fundamental premises of American political life. It is praised by liberals for paving the way for Vatican II's embrace of the American idea of religious liberty, and it is

Author : Thomas W. O'Brien
Publisher : University Press of America
ISBN 13 : 9780761828082
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book John Courtney Murray in a Cold War Context written by Thomas W. O'Brien and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2004 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Courtney Murray, "arguably the most influential American Catholic theologian of the last century," was foundationally influenced in his thinking by the Cold War ideology of anti-communism and Americanism, according to O'Brien (Catholic social thought, DePaul U.). Murray's Cold War ideology, he suggests, is partly responsible for the form of Murray's theological work on the Catholic natural law tradition, historical consciousness and the development of doctrine, inter-creed cooperation and ecumenism, and religious liberties. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Author : Thomas P. Ferguson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9781556126505
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Catholic and American written by Thomas P. Ferguson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1993 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Courtney Murray's analysis of the problem of religious liberty included scholarly investigations of both theoretical and practical questions of perennial interest to theologians, Church historians, political theorists, and philosophers. Murray encountered resistance from those who failed to recognize the normative value of religious freedom in the 20th-century. Nonetheless, the Second Vatican Council acknowledged his genius by incorporating many of his ideas in their Declaration on Religious Liberty. In Catholic and American, Thomas Ferguson summarizes the development of Murray's thought. Anyone concerned with the problems of religious freedom in the modern world will appreciate the clarity, thoroughness, and civility of Murray's arguments.

Author : John Courtney Murray
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300001716
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Problem of God, Yesterday and Today written by John Courtney Murray and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1964-01-01 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an urbane and persuasive tract for our time, the distinguished Catholic theologian combines a comprehensive metaphysics with a sensitivity to contemporary existentialist thought. Father Murray traces the “problem of God” from its origins in the Old Testament, through its development in the Christian Fathers and the definitive statement by Aquinas, to its denial by modern materialism. Students and nonspecialist intellectuals may both benefit by the book, which illuminates the problem of development of doctrine that is now, even more than in the days of Newman, a fundamental issue between Roman Catholic and Protestant, theologians and nonspecialst intellectuals alike will find the subject of vital interest. As a challenge to the ecumenical dialogue, the question is raised whether, in the course of its development through different phases, the problem of God has come back to its original position. Father Murray is Ordinary professor of theology at Woodstock College, Woodstock, Maryland. St. Thomas More Lectures, 1. "A gem of a book—lucid, illuminating, brilliantly written. A fine contribution to the current Catholic theological renaissance."—Paul Weiss.

Author : Barry Hudock
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Struggle, Condemnation, Vindication written by Barry Hudock and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No American Catholic has had greater impact on the doctrinal beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church than Fr. John Courtney Murray, SJ. With almost no power to wield and not much more fame, Murray influenced Catholic doctrine on religious freedom in a dramatic and almost unparalleled way. He did this through his careful scholarship, courage in the face of powerful opposition, and a delicate balance of faithfulness to tradition with theological creativity. In Struggle, Condemnation, Vindication, Barry Hudock tells a true-life theological adventure story, from Murray's silencing by church authorities to his ultimate vindication at the Second Vatican Council. "This is an extraordinarily important book - arguably the most important study of the thought and influence of John Courtney Murray in 40 years.... A must read." - Mark Massa, SJ, Professor of Church History, Boston College "Barry Hudock's account of the life and work of John Courtney Murray shows that the development of Catholic teaching on religious liberty cannot be reduced to abstract, numbered paragraphs in an encyclical or catechism. It is a riveting story of clashing personalities, impossible possibilities, and hope against all hope. It is the story of the Holy Spirit at work in the Church." - M. Cathleen Kaveny, Boston College "Barry Hudock expertly narrates the intriguing and tortured history of the arguments of John Courtney Murray, S.J., for religious liberty that led directly to the council's 'Declaration on Religious Freedom'.... Hudock captures the intellectual fervor and the huge stakes in the battle. He lifts the curtain to reveal some of the machinations during the council to derail the effort." - Patrick Howell, SJ, America magazine "A lively, fast moving narrative.... This is a valuable book for anyone interested in Murray, but I think it will be especially so to readers new to the man, for whom it will serve as a good introduction. I can see it working well in undergraduate courses, for example." - William Gould, Journal of Jesuit Studies "This book represents a substantially fresh perspective on Murray's archival record.... It is a treasure trove of information about Murray and his opponents.... A remarkably lucid introduction to the life and work of the most influential American Catholic theologian.... A resounding success." - Thomas O'Brien, Catholic Historical Review "The accessibility of Hudock's account ensures that a new generation of Catholics in the U.S. will more likely become familiar with Murray's contribution to Catholic theology, and how that contribution overcame obstacles of the first order before becoming an accepted development of doctrine." - Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter "Barry Hudock's book provides readers - and especially American Catholics - with a valuable contribution for the understanding not only of the issue of freedom, but also of the key role of theology and theologians for the Church and for our society at large." - Massimo Faggioli, University of St. Thomas "Barry Hudock's book offers a much-needed retrieval and a clear synthesis of the distinctive American contribution that John Courtney Murray's ideas on religious freedom made to the church and to the global community of nations.... A must-read." - Miguel H. Diaz, PhD, US Ambassador to the Holy See, Ret. "Barry Hudock breathes new life into the legacy of John Courtney Murray.... Hudock is at his best when synthesizing the complex details of theological arguments for a non-specialist audience. Making dense scholarly debate so smooth and accessible a read is no small feat. His ability to be clear and succinct is a rare gift among scholars.... For all those interested in Murray's fundamental ideas about church-state relations, this is the new go-to primer." - Chris Staysniak, Journal of Church and State

Author : Robin Lovin
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0198813562
Total Pages : 666 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Reinhold Niebuhr written by Robin Lovin and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2021-03-03 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative Handbook features 38 chapters placing Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971) in his historical context to offer readers an appreciation of his insights and how he was received by his contemporaries.

Author : John Witte (Jr.)
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780231142618
Total Pages : 540 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Teachings of Modern Roman Catholicism on Law, Politics, and Human Nature written by John Witte (Jr.) and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Landmark three volume series examines how modern Catholic, Protestant & Orthodox thinkers have responded to the most pressing political, legal & ethical questions of our time.

Author : Massimo Borghesi
Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 081466735X
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Catholic Discordance written by Massimo Borghesi and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One element of the church that Pope Francis was elected to lead in 2013 was an ideology that might be called the “American” model of Catholicism—the troubling result of efforts by intellectuals like Michael Novak, George Weigel, and Richard John Neuhaus to remake Catholicism into both a culture war colossus and a prop for ascendant capitalism. After laying the groundwork during the 1980s and armed with a selective and manipulative reading of Pope John Paul II’s 1991 encyclical Centesimus Annus, these neoconservative commentators established themselves as authoritative Catholic voices throughout the 1990s, viewing every question through a liberal-conservative ecclesial-political lens. The movement morphed further after the 9/11 terror attacks into a startling amalgamation of theocratic convictions, which led to the troubling theo-populism we see today. The election of the Latin American pope represented a mortal threat to all of this, and a poisonous backlash was inevitable, bringing us to the brink of a true “American schism.” This is the drama of today’s Catholic Church. In Catholic Discordance: Neoconservatism vs. the Field Hospital Church of Pope Francis, Massimo Borghesi—who masterfully unveiled the pope’s own intellectual development in his The Mind of Pope Francis—analyzes the origins of today’s Catholic neoconservative movement and its clash with the church that Francis understands as a “field hospital” for a fragmented world.

Author : R. Michael Dunnigan
Publisher : Emmaus Academic
ISBN 13 : 1645853349
Total Pages : 511 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Religious Liberty and the Hermeneutic of Continuity: Conservation and Development of Doctrine at Vatican II written by R. Michael Dunnigan and published by Emmaus Academic. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second Vatican Council’s declaration Dignitatis Humanae marks a significant advance over prior magisterial teaching about the right to religious liberty, yet the nature of this advance has long been subject to controversy. Is it a true development, conserving and extending what came before? Or does it instead chart a new course entirely, rejecting and replacing the older teaching? In Religious Liberty and the Hermeneutic of Continuity, R. Michael Dunnigan takes up these pressing questions and offers a careful examination of how the claims of Dignitatis Humanae relate to the magisterial precedents set by the papacy in the nineteenth century. With precision and nuance, Dunnigan analyzes the object, scope, and foundation of the right to religious liberty itself, and his analysis culminates in the proposal that the “right” endorsed by Vatican II is not identical with the “rights” condemned by previous popes. Beyond establishing the claims of Dignitatis Humanae as a true development of prior teaching, Dunnigan shows that its contribution to the question of religious liberty has not yet received full appreciation. Indeed, Dunnigan demonstrates how the Vatican II declaration reaffirms, reinforces, and even revivifies prior magisterial teaching on religious liberty through its emphasis on human integrity, which emerges as a foundational but often overlooked principle of continuity.