Twentieth-Century Catholic Theologians
1. Edition November 2006
240 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-1-4051-2084-5
John Wiley & Sons
This book reports on the lives and works of the most influential
Catholic theologians of the twentieth century.
* A new book from one of the foremost Roman Catholic theologians
currently writing in English
* Reports on the lives and works of the most influential Catholic
theologians of the twentieth century
* Covers theologians including: Chenu, the guru of the French
worker priest movement; Congar who was imprisoned in Colditz; and
Küng who was banned from teaching for decades because of his
radical views
* Highlights the involvement of each theologian with the Second
Vatican Council, and the dissatisfaction of most with what was
achieved
* Includes a chapter on the controversial prelate, Pope John Paul
II
Preface.
1. Before Vatican II.
2. M.-D. Chenu.
3. Yves Congar.
4. Edward Schillebeeckx.
5. Henri de Lubac.
6. Karl Rahner.
7. Bernard Lonergan.
8. Hans Urs von Balthasar.
9. Hans Küng.
10. Karol Wojtyla.
11. Joseph Ratzinger.
12. After Vatican II.
Appendix: The Anti-Modernist Oath.
Index.
1. Before Vatican II.
2. M.-D. Chenu.
3. Yves Congar.
4. Edward Schillebeeckx.
5. Henri de Lubac.
6. Karl Rahner.
7. Bernard Lonergan.
8. Hans Urs von Balthasar.
9. Hans Küng.
10. Karol Wojtyla.
11. Joseph Ratzinger.
12. After Vatican II.
Appendix: The Anti-Modernist Oath.
Index.
?Kerr's style is lively and engaging. He places the theological
issues that arise against biographical backgrounds that take into
account power struggles within the Church and events in the wider
world.? (The Way , April 2009)
"Kerr covers a range of important topics ... To read this
wonderful book is to receive a first class introduction to Catholic
theology in the twentieth century." Modern Theology
"This is a superb introduction, inspiring for readers in every
Christian tradition. Kerr is deft on the theology, and he includes
personal details so that his theologians never become blank
abstractions. And few theologians write prose as lively as Kerr?s."
Touchstone
?Kerr, a brilliantly erudite and elliptical Dominican
theologian, is a deft guide to this vast and complex subject ?
Riveting, insightful and astute.? International Journal of
Public Theology
"Excellent ? It is difficult to think who could have provided us
with a more authoritative and engaging account of this decisive
century in the theology of the Western Church."
New Directions
"Kerr writes with a clarity and wit." Christian
Century
"A smartly done survey of the figures who reshaped Catholic
theology before, during, and after the Second Vatican
Council."
First Things
?A vivid and informative volume, exploring the sometimes
turbulent life, work, and legacy of the twentieth century?s most
important Catholic theologians.?
Theological Book Review
"With characteristic lucidity and insight, Fergus Kerr narrates
the story of twentieth-century Catholic theology. This illuminating
and compelling account will surely be appreciated by a wide
ecumenical readership." David Fergusson, University of
Edinburgh
"An engaging biblio-biographical study designed to show the
critical influence of ten theologians in transforming
twentieth-century Catholicism. Kerr's keen sense for trajectories
reveals how startling has been the transformation ? more than half
had been disciplined by Vatican authorities. In the face of these
lives, no one will ever be able to doubt the potential for
intellectual regeneration, while the rich perspective they offer
may also help defuse trivial tensions exacerbated by needless
ideological polarization. This narrative of theology-in-action is
meant for literate faithful as well as pastoral workers from
acolyte to bishop." David Burrell, University of Notre
Dame
"Kerr, with his usual oblique fluency, miraculously manages to
include an attention to nuance and telling detail within a short
general account that is unerringly focussed on what, in the
previous century of Catholic thought, is still likely to matter in
the current one. This volume will surely become the standard
introduction to its subject matter." John Milbank, University of
Nottingham
"This volume offers analysis of some of the most significant
theologians of the last hundred years by a theologian widely
regarded as the most knowledgeable and insightful academic in the
field. Simply invaluable." Alan Torrance, St. Andrews
University
?Fergus Kerr?has a reputation for fair-mindedness and scholarly
precision. Kerr encourages us to recognize that different
theological movements can coexist within the church.?
Commonweal Magazine
"A well researched book that is beautifully written and will
appeal to the undergraduate, postgraduate and scholars of
theology." Expository Times
issues that arise against biographical backgrounds that take into
account power struggles within the Church and events in the wider
world.? (The Way , April 2009)
"Kerr covers a range of important topics ... To read this
wonderful book is to receive a first class introduction to Catholic
theology in the twentieth century." Modern Theology
"This is a superb introduction, inspiring for readers in every
Christian tradition. Kerr is deft on the theology, and he includes
personal details so that his theologians never become blank
abstractions. And few theologians write prose as lively as Kerr?s."
Touchstone
?Kerr, a brilliantly erudite and elliptical Dominican
theologian, is a deft guide to this vast and complex subject ?
Riveting, insightful and astute.? International Journal of
Public Theology
"Excellent ? It is difficult to think who could have provided us
with a more authoritative and engaging account of this decisive
century in the theology of the Western Church."
New Directions
"Kerr writes with a clarity and wit." Christian
Century
"A smartly done survey of the figures who reshaped Catholic
theology before, during, and after the Second Vatican
Council."
First Things
?A vivid and informative volume, exploring the sometimes
turbulent life, work, and legacy of the twentieth century?s most
important Catholic theologians.?
Theological Book Review
"With characteristic lucidity and insight, Fergus Kerr narrates
the story of twentieth-century Catholic theology. This illuminating
and compelling account will surely be appreciated by a wide
ecumenical readership." David Fergusson, University of
Edinburgh
"An engaging biblio-biographical study designed to show the
critical influence of ten theologians in transforming
twentieth-century Catholicism. Kerr's keen sense for trajectories
reveals how startling has been the transformation ? more than half
had been disciplined by Vatican authorities. In the face of these
lives, no one will ever be able to doubt the potential for
intellectual regeneration, while the rich perspective they offer
may also help defuse trivial tensions exacerbated by needless
ideological polarization. This narrative of theology-in-action is
meant for literate faithful as well as pastoral workers from
acolyte to bishop." David Burrell, University of Notre
Dame
"Kerr, with his usual oblique fluency, miraculously manages to
include an attention to nuance and telling detail within a short
general account that is unerringly focussed on what, in the
previous century of Catholic thought, is still likely to matter in
the current one. This volume will surely become the standard
introduction to its subject matter." John Milbank, University of
Nottingham
"This volume offers analysis of some of the most significant
theologians of the last hundred years by a theologian widely
regarded as the most knowledgeable and insightful academic in the
field. Simply invaluable." Alan Torrance, St. Andrews
University
?Fergus Kerr?has a reputation for fair-mindedness and scholarly
precision. Kerr encourages us to recognize that different
theological movements can coexist within the church.?
Commonweal Magazine
"A well researched book that is beautifully written and will
appeal to the undergraduate, postgraduate and scholars of
theology." Expository Times
Fergus Kerr, a member of the Order of Preachers and a Fellow
of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, holds an honorary fellowship in
the School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh. He is the
editor of New Blackfriars, the periodical of the English
Dominicans. His previous publications include After Aquinas:
Versions of Thomism (Blackwell, 2002).
of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, holds an honorary fellowship in
the School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh. He is the
editor of New Blackfriars, the periodical of the English
Dominicans. His previous publications include After Aquinas:
Versions of Thomism (Blackwell, 2002).
