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The Feminine Genius of Catholic Theology
Professor Matthew Levering
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Description for The Feminine Genius of Catholic Theology
Paperback. A unique introduction to Catholic theology based on the thought and work of the great women theologians of the Church. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCM; JFSJ1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 138 x 11. Weight in Grams: 240.
This book introduces Catholic doctrine through the crucible of the women mystics' reception of the gospel. The work of the great women theologians of the Church's second millennium has too often been neglected (or relegated to the category of 'mysticism') in textbooks on Catholic doctrine. This is a shame, because their work shows the interior conjunction of liturgical experience (broadly understood), scriptural exegesis, philosophical reflection, and doctrinal/creedal formulation. Drawing on their work, this book presents the tenets of Catholic faith in a clear and accessible manner, useful for introductory courses as well as for students and scholars interested in the ... Read more
This book introduces Catholic doctrine through the crucible of the women mystics' reception of the gospel. The work of the great women theologians of the Church's second millennium has too often been neglected (or relegated to the category of 'mysticism') in textbooks on Catholic doctrine. This is a shame, because their work shows the interior conjunction of liturgical experience (broadly understood), scriptural exegesis, philosophical reflection, and doctrinal/creedal formulation. Drawing on their work, this book presents the tenets of Catholic faith in a clear and accessible manner, useful for introductory courses as well as for students and scholars interested in the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780567196866
SKU
V9780567196866
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About Professor Matthew Levering
Matthew Levering is Professor of Theology at the University of Dayton, USA. He has most recently authored Biblical Natural Law (Oxford), Participatory Biblical Exegesis (Notre Dame), and Ezra and Nehemiah (Brazos). He also co-edited Vatican II: Tradition within Renewal (Oxford), and is preparing the Oxford Handbook on the Trinity. He has written and edited numerous other books. ... Read more
Reviews for The Feminine Genius of Catholic Theology
‘The "feminine genius" is a popular phrase in theological parlance but it is rarely given much content. Matthew Levering has managed not only to give it content, but to explain the basic themes in Catholic theology with reference to the contributions of great female saints and theologians. The Feminine Genius of Catholic Theology ... Read more