READINGS IN CHURCH AUTHORITY – Gerard Mannion (hc/dj) As New Priest Estate

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The title of the book is : READINGS IN CHURCH AUTHORITY – Gifts and Challenges for Contemporary Catholicism.It is edited by Gerard Mannion, Richard Gaillardetz, Jan Kerkhofs, and Kenneth Wilson.About this Item: Ashgate Publishing. 2003. Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. Condition: As New. It has 572 pages of text, notes, references, etc.The issues of Authority and Governance in the Roman Catholic Church permeate each and every aspect of the Church’s identity, teaching, influence, organisation, moral values and pastoral provision. They have left their mark, in turn, upon its diverse theological and philosophical traditions. The trends of postmodernity, advances in communication, the advent of new ecclesial movements and theologies, and a perceived policy towards increasing institutional centralisation on the part of the Curial authorities of the Church in Rome, have all facilitated a continuous and lively stream of dialogue and disagreement on authority and governance in relation to the place of the Church in our age and the new Millennium. This comprehensive Reader uniquely gathers together in one volume key writings and documents from the wealth of published literature that has emerged on the issues of authority and governance in the Roman Catholic Church. With guided introductions to each section and to each reading, and end of chapter further reading lists, this Reader offers a balanced range of perspectives, themes, international writings, ecumenical dimensions, and formal church documents and Papal pronouncements on core areas of contemporary study and debate. Focusing on the modern/post-modern period in the Roman Catholic Church, but grounded in the historical contexts, Readings in Church Authority presents an accessible source book and introduction for all those exploring current debates and studying central themes in church authority.Please see pictures for description, details, and complete Table of Contents.It is a hard cover with jacket in as new condition. It has no marks in the text. The binding is firm, the hinges are solid. the pages intact. From a Priest’s Estate.The pictures are of the actual book and should be considered part of the description.FREE SHIPPING!!!!!Additional Information:Free Shipping. Free Delivery Confirmation. Satisfaction Guaranteed.Feedback Given on Day of Purchase.Please look at my other books