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Priestly Celibacy: Theological Foundations
Gary B. Selin
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Description for Priestly Celibacy: Theological Foundations
Paperback. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 216 x 17. Weight in Grams: 278.
Pope Francis has called mandatory priestly celibacy “a gift for the Church,” but added “since it is not a dogma, the door is always open” to change. As this Church discipline continues to be debated, it is important for Catholics to delve into the theological and not merely pragmatic reasons behind its continuation. Priestly Celibacy: Theological Foundations, therefore, fills a critical gap in the current theological literature on this important aspect of ecclesial ministry and life, and also helps to contribute to the advancement of the rather underdeveloped theology of priestly celibacy.
A review of contemporary literature shows that ... Read more
Pope Francis has called mandatory priestly celibacy “a gift for the Church,” but added “since it is not a dogma, the door is always open” to change. As this Church discipline continues to be debated, it is important for Catholics to delve into the theological and not merely pragmatic reasons behind its continuation. Priestly Celibacy: Theological Foundations, therefore, fills a critical gap in the current theological literature on this important aspect of ecclesial ministry and life, and also helps to contribute to the advancement of the rather underdeveloped theology of priestly celibacy.
A review of contemporary literature shows that ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
The Catholic University of America Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780813228419
SKU
V9780813228419
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About Gary B. Selin
Gary B. Selin, STD is assistant professor and formation advisor, St. John Vianney Seminary, Denver, USA.
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