Thomas P. Rausch, SJ, is the T. Marie Chilton Professor of Catholic Theology at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. A specialist in ecclesiology, he has published twenty books and numerous articles and has long been active in ecumenism. He co-chairs the Los Angeles Catholic/Evangelical Committee and the Theological Commission for the Archdiocese. From 2010 to 2014 he was a consultor to Jesuit Superior General Father Adolfo Nicholás for ecumenical affairs.
"In the same clear and careful way that Richard McBrien helped
Catholics of the 1980s understand the richness of their doctrinal
tradition, Tom Rausch offers in this volume a way for Catholics to
navigate that same tradition in this second decade of the
twenty-first century. Rausch pays close attention, however, not
only to the tradition's content but also to its context of
postmodernity, cultural diversity, gender awareness, and
sensitivity to sexual orientation. Although sometimes
controversial, Rausch is always thorough and fair. This will be a
helpful book for students and teachers alike."Stephen Bevans, SVD;
Louis J. Luzbetak, SVD, Professor of Mission and Culture, Emeritus;
Catholic Theological Union, Chicago
"Covering every major topic in Catholic theology with his signature
accessibility and insight, this treatment of systematic theology is
Thomas Rausch's chef d'oeuvre. Students and teachers looking for a
reliable overview of historical and contemporary approaches to
theology will find no single volume better than this."Michael
Downey, editor of The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality
"Thomas P. Rausch, one of American Catholicism's finest writers,
provides a solid introduction to the study of systematic theology,
one that is attentive to its complex historical evolutions and
contemporary face, while taking seriously its faith-filled,
ecclesial, and contextual character. Educators and students alike
will welcome his balanced presentation of the plurality of
contemporary systematic theologies that carry forward the pastoral
effort of mediating the meaning of a life in communion-with the
Christian God, with other human persons in the church and society,
and with the whole of creation-to the women and men of our
time."Catherine E. Clifford, Saint Paul University, Ottawa
"Rausch has produced a first-rate introduction to Catholic
systematic theology. This book provides a cogent and up-to-date
summary of the conversation in every major branch of systematic
theology while also explaining the methods, biblical bases,
historical development, and ecumenical perspectives that inform the
debates. Rausch's writing is clear and engaging, making this text
an excellent book for undergraduates. At the same time, it provides
substantive contributions useful to advanced scholars. This book
should be the top choice for anyone who wants to get the `lay of
the land' in contemporary Catholic theology."Mary Doak, Associate
Professor, Theology and Religious Studies, University of San
Diego
"Thomas Rausch is a masterful teacher. With this book he offers a
clear, well-informed introduction to contemporary Catholic
systematic theology. Rausch insightfully maps its key areas, major
figures, and frontier issues."Robert P. Imbelli, Associate
Professor of Theology Emeritus, Boston College, Author of
Rekindling the Christic Imagination
"Informed and informative, thoughtful and thought-provoking,
descriptively explanatory and instructively illuminating. . . .
Highly recommended for clergy, seminary, and academic library
Christian studies collections."James A. Cox, The Midwest Book
Review
"In this very readable text, Father Tom Rausch succeeds in offering
a clear and balanced treatment of this complex and challenging
material."Catholic Library World
"He writes for those who need both a horizon tour of systematics
and a first glance at those writers who have addressed themselves
to the main themes in systematic theology. I could see this book to
be a serviceable handbook for those beginning theological studies
at the level of the master's degree. Along with the helpful reading
suggestions at the end of each chapter, the book has a quite
thorough index of names and topics."Lawrence S. Cunningham,
University of Notre Dame, Worship
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