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The Cambridge companion to Vatican II edited by Richard R. Gaillardet, Boston College, Massachusetts ; with the assistance of Elyse Raby.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Cambridge companions to religionDescription: pages cmISBN:
  • 9781108483568
  • 9781108457637
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Cambridge companion to Vatican IIDDC classification:
  • BX 830.1962 23
LOC classification:
  • BX830 1962 .C484 2020
Summary: "This Companion provides an accessible guide for those seeking to comprehend the significance of Vatican II for Catholicism today. It offers a thorough overview of the Second Vatican Council, the most significant event in the history of Roman Catholicism since the Protestant Reformation. Almost six decades since the close of the council, its teaching remains what one pope referred to as a "sure compass" for guiding today's church. The first part of the volume examines the historical, theological, and ecclesial contexts for comprehending the significance of the council. It also presents the key processes as well as the participants who were central to the actual conduct of the council. The second part identifies and explores the central themes embedded in the council documents. The volume concludes with a unique appendix intended to guide students wishing to pursue more advanced research in Vatican II studies"--
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This Companion provides an accessible guide for those seeking to comprehend the significance of Vatican II for Catholicism today. It offers a thorough overview of the Second Vatican Council, the most significant event in the history of Roman Catholicism since the Protestant Reformation. Almost six decades since the close of the council, its teaching remains what one pope referred to as a "sure compass" for guiding today's church. The first part of the volume examines the historical, theological, and ecclesial contexts for comprehending the significance of the council. It also presents the key processes as well as the participants who were central to the actual conduct of the council. The second part identifies and explores the central themes embedded in the council documents. The volume concludes with a unique appendix intended to guide students wishing to pursue more advanced research in Vatican II studies"--

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