From Library Journal
This thorough revision of McBrien's best-selling summary of Roman Catholic theology, history, and moral values is an important statement of what it means to be a Catholic Christian. McBrien, a priest and professor of theology at Notre Dame, provides a marvelous synthesis of contemporary interpretations in a compendium designed for the general reader. Throughout, McBrien is faithful to tradition and to contemporary scholarship; he does not hesitate to raise probing questions and to suggest needed changes in teaching and practices. Human existence, God, Jesus Christ, the Church, the sacraments, Christian morality, and Christian spirituality all receive intensive treatment; Orthodox and Protestant views receive respectful consideration. Essential for all libraries, including those with earlier editions.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.



"Seldom are masterpieces improved on...[but] this new edition must be hailed as a great triumph in its own right."



"The clearest and most competent guide in the English language to the Catholic Church's origins, teaching, traditions, and developments."



"Now McBrien has even surpassed his previous achievement, and has ensured the continued service of this modern classic."



"[Catholicism]...now commendably contains developments of the past decade from papal teaching to liberation and feminist theologies."



"A vital resource for grasping the dynamism of Catholicism."



"No less indispensable now than was its predecessor."


Book Description
A new study edition of the classic that has sold over 150,000 copies.


About the Author
Richard McBrien, the bestselling author of Catholicism and general editor of the HarperCollins Encyclopedia of Catholicism, is a leading TV, radio, and newspaper commentator on the Catholic Church. He is the Crowley-O'Brien-Walter Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

A new study edition of the classic that has sold over 150,000 copies.

About the AuthorRichard McBrien, the bestselling author of Catholicism and general editor of the HarperCollins Encyclopedia of Catholicism, is a leading TV, radio, and newspaper commentator on the Catholic Church. He is the Crowley-O'Brien-Walter Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame.

FROM THE CRITICS

Eugene Kennedy

Seldom are masterpieces improved on...[but] this new edition must be hailed as a great triumph in its own right.

Anne Carr

This new edition of Catholicism exhibits all the virtues of past editions. Written with biblical, historical and ecumenical sensitivities, the work is remarkable for its vast scope, its nuanced discussion of complex issues, and its jargon-free economy.

Nicholas Lash

No less indispensable now than was its predecessor.

Gerald O'Collins

The clearest and most competent guide in the English language to the Catholic Church's origins, teaching, traditions, and developments.

Thomas H. Groome