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The Cambridge Companion to Karl Rahner

Mary E Hines editor Declan Marmion editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:16th Jun '05

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Karl Rahner (1904–84) was one of the most significant theological voices of the twentieth century. This Cambridge Companion provides an accessible introduction to the main themes of Rahner's work and will be of interest to both students and scholars alike.Karl Rahner (1904–84) was one of the most significant theological voices of the twentieth century. For many his theology has come to symbolise the Catholic Church's entry into modernity. Part of his enduring appeal lies in his ability to reflect on a whole variety of issues in theology and spirituality and concentrate this plurality into a few basic convictions. This Cambridge Companion provides an accessible introduction to the main themes of Rahner's work. Written by an international array of experts, it will be of interest to both students and scholars alike. Each chapter serves as a guide to its topic and recommends further reading for additional study. The contributors also assess Rahner's significance for contemporary theology by bringing his thought into dialogue with many current concerns including: religious pluralism, spirituality, postmodernism, ecumenism, ethics and developments in political and feminist theologies.

'There are useful passages on such Rahnerian topics as the supernatural existential, Jesus Christ as the entelechy of human existence, and the controversial anonymous Christian.' Church Times
'I heartily recommend The Cambridge Companion to Karl Rahner as a valuable vade mecum on the mystagogical journey that is the theology of one of this century's greatest thinkers.' America
'The editors clearly know their student audience and ought to be commended for providing us with essays that strike the proper balance between instruction and suggestion.' International Journal of Systematic Theology
'… excellent [resource] for both new students and scholars …' Themelios
'… the highlight of the book is undoubtedly Stephen Duffy's excellent essay …' Anvil

ISBN: 9780521832885

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 22mm

Weight: 660g

336 pages