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The Practice of Catholic Theology: A Modest Proposal
Paul J. Griffiths
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Description for The Practice of Catholic Theology: A Modest Proposal
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRCC7; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 134 x 15. Weight in Grams: 216.
In The Practice of Catholic Theology: A Modest Proposal, Paul J. Griffiths has written a how-to book for Catholic theologians that will both instruct beginners and challenge long-time practitioners to sharpen their understanding of their craŸ. He defines Catholic theology as the practice of thinking, speaking, and writing about the God of Christian confession; so understood, it’s something that anyone can learn to do. Personal sanctity is not required, but as with any other practice, practitioners of this beautiful and elevated thought-performance need to know some things and to develop some skills in order to be able to perform it.
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In The Practice of Catholic Theology: A Modest Proposal, Paul J. Griffiths has written a how-to book for Catholic theologians that will both instruct beginners and challenge long-time practitioners to sharpen their understanding of their craŸ. He defines Catholic theology as the practice of thinking, speaking, and writing about the God of Christian confession; so understood, it’s something that anyone can learn to do. Personal sanctity is not required, but as with any other practice, practitioners of this beautiful and elevated thought-performance need to know some things and to develop some skills in order to be able to perform it.
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Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
The Catholic University of America Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780813228907
SKU
V9780813228907
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About Paul J. Griffiths
Paul J. Griffiths is Warren Professor of Catholic Theology, Duke Divinity School and author of Intellectual Appetite: A Theological Grammar (CUA Press).
Reviews for The Practice of Catholic Theology: A Modest Proposal
“This short book says some things that definitely need saying about the cognitive nature of theology. It also gives creative advice to myoung theologians about how they can learn their craŸft.” —Michael Gorman, The Catholic University of America.