Tento autor se zabývá hlubokými teologickými otázkami a zkoumá podstatu víry. Jeho práce se vyznačuje akademickou precizností a snahou o zpřístupnění složitých konceptů širšímu publiku. Prostřednictvím svého psaní nabízí pronikavý vhled do duchovních témat a jejich relevance v moderním světě.
In this volume, O'Collins engages the riches of the tradition and the challenges of the present to aid scholars and students alike who wish to grasp the centrality of the second person of the Trinity to the Christian faith.-- Joshua Furnal Theology
The book provides a critical analysis of the 2010 English translation of the Roman Missal, arguing that it does not fulfill the Second Vatican Council's goal of fostering full participation among priests and congregants. Gerald O'Collins, SJ, examines the principles outlined in the Vatican instruction Liturgiam Authenticam and highlights their shortcomings. Additionally, the work features a chapter by John Wilkins, contributing further insights into the issues surrounding liturgical language and accessibility in worship.
New edition of an accessible introduction to Catholic Christianity, this book explains with great clarity the major Catholic doctrines and practices as they developed historically.
Addressing the potential for confusion about basic Christian claims and beliefs, Gerald O'Collins sets out to relaunch fundamental theology as a discipline by presenting a coherent vision of basic theological questions and positions that lay the ground for work in specific areas of systematic theology.
A study of the central themes of the theology of revelation, whereas other works often focus on the history of reflection on revelation.
In his latest book, Gerald O'Collins adopts the person and saving work of Christ as the master key for organizing themes commonly treated by theologies of religion. But he does so through the lens of Christology to examine important themes that these theologies typically ignore: the relevance of the theology of the cross for thinking about "the others"; the impact of Christ's priesthood on all men and women of all places and times; the efficacy of prayer for "the others" inspired by love; and the nature of faith available for these "others." This "Christology of religions," O'Collins argues, can help break the current stalemate widely affecting the theology of religions, and breathe new life into thinking about religious "others."
This book is an updated investigation of the central themes of fundamental revelation, hermeneutics, faith and its formulations, and the role of authoritative teaching in the Church. In a clear and balanced manner, Gerald O'Collins sums up the best of Roman Catholic teaching since Vatican II. Students and others who are reflecting on the nature of their Christian belief will find this book invaluable. The unique quality of this work, however, is its foundation in human experience. Before he probes the theological issues, O'Collins lays down a groundwork for understanding experience. It is not an attempt to turn fundamental theology into a subjective science, but it is a recognition that the reality of God always intersects with self-conscious human beings. While it does not touch all of the themes of fundamental theology, the book does provide in-depth treatment of revelation, tradition, and inspiration.
The book delves into the significance of the Our Father prayer, exploring its meaning to Jesus and his early followers, as well as its evolution through history. It provides insights into how this prayer has been interpreted over the centuries and its relevance in contemporary spirituality. Through the lens of a prominent theologian and biblical scholar, readers gain a deeper understanding of this foundational Christian prayer and its enduring impact on faith and practice today.
This book offers a working description of beauty. It draws on the Scriptures, both Old and New Testament, to illustrate how the beauty of Christ manifested itself at every stage of his story.
Reflections for Busy People is designed for people who are busy and concerned with their daily lives but still want to take time to face the deeper realities of life. Every now and then personal questions arise to challenge Who are we? What are we doing? What does/should life mean to us? These are urgent and important questions. Yet we will not understand our real selves unless we allow further questions to Who is Jesus? What has he done and what is he doing for us? What should he mean to us? Who is God? What is God doing for us? What should God mean to us? Central human and Christian themes are considered with apt illustrations, biblical examples, and anecdotal material offered by a prominent theologian and scholar as ways to assist the reader in the reflection process of addressing these important and fundamental questions. †