Twentieth-Century Catholic Theologians [Hardcover]

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.

?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 thlÓ_