Описание: Catholics are not Christians. They worship Mary. They do whatever the pope says. They cannot divorce. They eat fish on Fridays. These flawed but common statements reflect a combined ignorance of and fascination with Catholicism and the Catholic Church. Catholicism Today: An Introduction to the Contemporary Catholic Church aims to familiarize its readers with contemporary Catholicism. The book is designed to address common misconceptions and frequently-asked questions regarding the Church, its teachings, and the lived experience of Catholics in modern societies worldwide. Opening with a concise historical overview of Christianity in general and Catholicism in particular, the text explores the core beliefs and rituals that define Catholicism in practice, the organization of the Church and the Catholic calendar, as well as the broad question of what it means to be Catholic in a variety of cultural contexts. The book ends with a discussion of the challenges facing the Church both now and in the coming decades. Also included are two short appendices on Eastern Catholicism and Catholicism in the United States.
Описание: Christian Smith, Kyle Longest, Jonathan Hill, and Kari Christoffersen examine the development of the religious and spiritual lives of American Catholic teenagers as they grow up, graduate from high school, and leave home.
Автор: Hanson Eric O. Название: The Catholic Church in World Politics ISBN: 0691607567 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780691607566 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 8554.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Eric Hanson's multifaceted book examines the place of the church in the contemporary international system and the reciprocal influence of modern political and technological developments on the internal affairs of the church.
Originally published in 1987.
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Описание: This book explores the transformations in religion in conjunction with political change. Professor Levine suggests, highlights the dynamic and dialectical interaction between religion and politics in general, and addresses the more universal problem of relating thought to action Originally published in 1981. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the
Описание: Tells the story of the individuals who have struggled to assert the moral legitimacy of a pro-choice position in the Catholic Church. This book addresses many questions about the separation of church and state, and what concessions society should make in public policy to matters of religious doctrine, such as the Catholic ban on contraception.
Описание: A religious and political history of transnational Catholic activism in Latin America during the 1920s and 1930s.
Автор: Byrnes Timothy A. Название: Catholic Bishops in American Politics ISBN: 0691600864 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780691600864 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 4752.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Over the past twenty years the American Catholic bishops have played a leading role in the antiabortion movement, published lengthy and highly detailed pastoral letters on nuclear weapons and on the American economy, and involved themselves, collectively and individually, in several national election campaigns. What is the source of the sometimes c
Описание: From the multiplicity of Catholic responses to the New Deal, through Roosevelt`s diplomatic relationship with the Vatican during the Second World War, and on to the response of the United States and the Vatican to the Holocaust, this book expands our understanding of a fascinating and largely unexplored aspect of Roosevelt`s presidency.
Автор: Chu Название: The Catholic Church in China ISBN: 0230340091 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780230340091 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 13974.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book studies the development of the Catholic Church in China since the country opened itself to the world and began normal diplomatic relations with the United States in 1979.
Автор: Morello Gustavo Название: The Catholic Church and Argentina`s Dirty War ISBN: 019023427X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780190234270 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 10296.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Drawing on interviews with victims of forced disappearance, documents from the state and the Church, as well as field work and participant observation, The Catholic Church and Argentina`s Dirty War explores how the Argentine government deployed the legitimating discourse of Catholicism to justify terrorism in the case of La Salette missionaries.
Описание: Catholics are not Christians. They worship Mary. They do whatever the pope says. They cannot divorce. They eat fish on Fridays. These flawed but common statements reflect a combined ignorance of and fascination with Catholicism and the Catholic Church. Catholicism Today: An Introduction to the Contemporary Catholic Church aims to familiarize its readers with contemporary Catholicism. The book is designed to address common misconceptions and frequently-asked questions regarding the Church, its teachings, and the lived experience of Catholics in modern societies worldwide. Opening with a concise historical overview of Christianity in general and Catholicism in particular, the text explores the core beliefs and rituals that define Catholicism in practice, the organization of the Church and the Catholic calendar, as well as the broad question of what it means to be Catholic in a variety of cultural contexts. The book ends with a discussion of the challenges facing the Church both now and in the coming decades. Also included are two short appendices on Eastern Catholicism and Catholicism in the United States.
Описание: This book is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the current debates and tensions within American Catholicism, which are the result of the American Catholic confrontation with historical change that occurred between 1964 and 1974 and gave rise to the current division between liberals and conservatives in America`s largest church.
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