The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality Contributor(s): Downey, Michael (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0814655254 ISBN-13: 9780814655252 Publisher: Liturgical Press OUR PRICE: $89.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 1993 Annotation: 'The New Dictionary of Theology' has been followed by 'The New Dictionary of Sacramental Worship, ' edited by Peter Fink, S.J., published by the Liturgical Press: Michael Glazier Books. 'The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality' is intended to be a companion volume to both of these, with a parallel aim and purpose, namely, a collaborative attempt in English to take stock of the remarkable developments in Church and world since the council, but with specific focus on the reform and renewal of Catholic spirituality that the council set in motion. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Reference - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Spirituality |
Dewey: 248.088 |
LCCN: 92040959 |
Series: Reference Works |
Physical Information: 2.3" H x 6.4" W x 9.2" (3.40 lbs) 1120 pages |
Themes: - Theometrics - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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Publisher Description: The years 1987 and 1990 saw the publication of two unprecedented and immediately popular reference works, The New Dictionary of Theology and The New Dictionary of Sacramental Worship. The present work, The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality, edited by Michael Downey, is intended as a companion to these, with a parallel aim and purpose. The NDCS is a collaborative attempt to take stock of the remarkable developments in the Church and the world since the Second Vatican Council, but with a specific focus on the reform and renewal of Catholic spirituality that the Council set in motion. The dictionary is intended to serve as a reliable theological and pastoral resource, not just for experts, but for all those interested in spirituality: teachers at all levels, writers, preachers, and students. In addition to the over 500 entries, the dictionary includes alphabetical and topical indices, cross-referencing, and running heads al in a durable binding. Entries include:
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Contributor Bio(s): Downey, Michael: - Since completing his doctorate under the direction of David Power in 1982, Michael Downey has served as professor of theology and spirituality at universities and seminaries in the United States. His abiding theological commitment to those who are wounded and marginalized has brought him to serve the church most in need through lectures, conferences, and retreats in different parts of the world. From 1997-2011 he served as the Cardinal's Theologian, Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He is currently Diocesan Theologian in San Bernardino, CA. |