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PublisherGeorgetown University Press
ISBN-100878404902
ISBN-139780878404902
eBay Product ID (ePID)467466
Product Key Features
Number of Pages2528 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameDecrees of the Ecumenical Councils : from Nicaea I to Vatican II
SubjectChristianity / Catholic, Reference, Ecumenism & Interfaith
Publication Year1990
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaReligion
AuthorNorman P. Tanner
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight77.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN90-003209
Dewey Edition20
ReviewsThe publication of these two volumes is a significant event. . . . All who are interested in theology or church history should have it on their desk. . . . Overall, these two volumes are a remarkable achievement and a well-conceived contribution to alleviate the theological (and cultural) needs of our times., "[This] two-volume set [is] beautifully realized and, for the theologian and intellectual historian, indispensable." -- Commonweal, "The publication of these two volumes is a significant event.... All who are interested in theology or church history should have it on their desk.... Overall, these two volumes are a remarkable achievement and a well-conceived contribution to alleviate the theological (and cultural) needs of our times." -- America, "For theologians, canonists, and historians this publication is an event of major scholarly importance....The decrees presented here often do represent lofty moments in the history of the Church and in the development of its doctrinal tradition; and every scholar and student will be grateful for the great and difficult labor that went into the preparations of this work." -- Theological Studies, For theologians, canonists, and historians this publication is an event of major scholarly importance. . . . The decrees presented here often do represent lofty moments in the history of the Church and in the development of its doctrinal tradition; and every scholar and student will be grateful for the great and difficult labor that went into the preparations of this work., The publication of these two volumes is a significant event.... All who are interested in theology or church history should have it on their desk.... Overall, these two volumes are a remarkable achievement and a well-conceived contribution to alleviate the theological (and cultural) needs of our times., For theologians, canonists, and historians this publication is an event of major scholarly importance....The decrees presented here often do represent lofty moments in the history of the Church and in the development of its doctrinal tradition; and every scholar and student will be grateful for the great and difficult labor that went into the preparations of this work., [This] two-volume set [is] beautifully realized and, for the theologian and intellectual historian, indispensable.
Grade FromCollege Graduate Student
Number of Volumes2 vols.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal262/.52
SynopsisBrings together in the original languages and an English translation, all the decrees of all the ecumenical councils from Nicaea I to Vatican II. This book represents an indispensable reference work for theologians and historians, as well as for anyone interested in the development of Christian thought and doctrine., This monumental two-volume publication brings together in the original languages and an English translation, all the decrees of all the ecumenical councils from Nicaea I to Vatican II. As such it represents an indispensable reference work for theologians and historians, as well as for anyone interested in the development of Christian thought and doctrine. Indeed, these decrees represent the authoritative distillation of Christian tradition which itself is bound together with scripture "in a close and reciprocal relationship" so that the two "form a single sacred deposit of the word of God, entrusted to the church." The original text is a reproduction of the brilliant edition by G. Alberigo and others of the decrees Conciliorum Oecumenicorum Decreta , which provides for the first time a reliable critical text for all the ecumenical councils. The English translation faces each page of the original text and is the first rendering into English of all these decrees taken together. The translators have used inclusive language throughout to emphasize the continuity of conciliar documents. The 2,528 total pages of these two volumes include all the authenticated texts and their English renderings as well as a preface and introduction by the oringinal languages editor, a foreword by the English language editor, a bibliography for each decree, various commentaries and explanatory notes, and ten comprehensive indices., This monumental two-volume publication brings together in the original languages and an English translation, all the decrees of all the ecumenical councils from Nicaea I to Vatican II. As such it represents an indispensable reference work for theologians and historians, as well as for anyone interested in the development of Christian thought and doctrine. Indeed, these decrees represent the authoritative distillation of Christian tradition which itself is bound together with scripture "in a close and reciprocal relationship" so that the two "form a single sacred deposit of the word of God, entrusted to the church." The original text is a reproduction of the brilliant edition by G. Alberigo and others of the decrees Conciliorum Oecumenicorum Decreta, which provides for the first time a reliable critical text for all the ecumenical councils. The English translation faces each page of the original text and is the first rendering into English of all these decrees taken together. The translators have used inclusive language throughout to emphasize the continuity of conciliar documents. The 2,528 total pages of these two volumes include all the authenticated texts and their English renderings as well as a preface and introduction by the oringinal languages editor, a foreword by the English language editor, a bibliography for each decree, various commentaries and explanatory notes, and ten comprehensive indices.
LC Classification NumberBX825.A1990
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Very helpful in understanding Ecclesiastical pronouncements and Church history.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
