| A Concise Guide to the Documents of Vatican II Contributor(s): Hahnenberg, Edward P. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0867165529 ISBN-13: 9780867165524 Publisher: Franciscan Media OUR PRICE: $18.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2007 Annotation: In this indispensable guide, Edward P. Hahnenberg outlines each of the sixteen documents produced by the Second Vatican Council. Offering the background for each work, its language and context, this book provides a clear and concise overview of the Council's work and its significance in the life of the church. Each document's history, content, major concerns and effects are considered. Significant quotes provide a sample of the language, and contemporary topics provide discussion opportunities. Scripture scholars and students?and every Catholic?will find this a valuable resource. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Christianity - Catholic - Religion | Christianity - Literature & The Arts |
| Dewey: 262.52 |
| LCCN: 2006037817 |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 5.78" W x 8.46" (0.59 lbs) 188 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Catholic |
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| Publisher Description: The sixteen documents of the Second Vatican Council are the most important texts produced by the Catholic church in the past four hundred years. They shape virtually every aspect of church life today. But hardly anyone ever reads them... --From the Introduction In this indispensable guide, Edward P. Hahnenberg outlines each of the documents produced by the Second Vatican Council. Offering the background for each work, its language and context, this book provides a clear and concise overview of the Council's work and its significance in the life of the church. Each document's history, content, major concerns and effects are considered. Significant quotes provide a sample of the language, and contemporary topics provide discussion opportunities. Scripture scholars and students--and every Catholic--will find this a valuable resource. |