Philip A. Egan is a priest of the Diocese of Shrewsbury, England. He completed his doctoral studies at the University of Birmingham and specializes in the thought of John Henry Cardinal Newman and Bernard Lonergan, SJ. Until recently, he was the dean of studies and professor of foundational theology at St. Mary's College, Oscott.
This book would be a very helpful overview and orientation for theology majors and beginning graduate students in theology. I think it might also be useful for non-Catholic philosophers teaching in Catholic universities.Ann S.F. Swaner, Barry University The book will help philosophy undergraduates and seminarians navigate some of the current developments and trends in Catholic theology. In addition the work may be of interest to students of theology and to general readers who are sensitive to or curious about the influence of philosophy on theology.SirReadaLot.org The range of Father Egan's learning cannot fail to impress. Seminarians and other students will find here a tremendously useful resource: wide ranging, written with a great clarity, user-friendly, it surveys, orders and makes digestible vast ranges of philosophical and theological movements.Karen Kilby, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Nottingham Karl Rahner once stated that philosophy is the hallmark of Catholic theology. Egan's pellucid volume is the best volume to date on the reciprocal relationship between philosophy and theology, as well as reason and faith in the Catholic tradition. Egan's extraordinary synthesis combines historical astuteness with philosophical-theological acumen to offer a profound grasp of the crosscurrents involving this topic. I especially appreciated the Lonergan flavor of the book.Harvey D. Egan, SJ, Professor of Systematic and Mystical Theology, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts This excellent book succinctly presents Catholic theology, both past and present. In the light of a masterly description of various philosophies, it shows how any worthwhile theology must be philosophically informed. The book emerges from years of teaching, and will be accessible to lecturers and students everywhere.Gerald O'Collins, SJ, Professor Emeritus, Gregorian University (Rome), Research Professor, St. Mary's University College, Twickenham (UK)
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