Authority In The Roman Catholic Church

Author : Bernard Hoose
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 281 pages
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Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781351956536

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Authority in the Roman Catholic Church by Bernard Hoose Pdf

How did the present authority structures within the Church come into existence? How, if at all, can we justify their existence? What form of authority should exist in the Church? These and other related questions exercise the minds of many Christians in these days when the very notion of authority is questioned, but debate about them is perhaps nowhere more lively than within the ranks of Roman Catholicism. This book offers an important contribution to such debate within that church. Leading Catholic theologians from both sides of the Atlantic take up the key issues: analysing the concept of authority and governance; examining the history of authority within the Roman Catholic church; discussing who should have a say in future developments; exploring ecumenical dimensions, with particular reference to Anglicanism and the Orthodox churches; and suggesting the kind of reforms that might be prudent, as well as ways in which such reforms might be brought about. The book will prove of interest to many Roman Catholics, but given the ecumenical impact of many of the issues explored, it is likely to exert a wide appeal far beyond the confines of that church.

Author : David J. Stagaman
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0814659454

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Authority in the Church by David J. Stagaman Pdf

What is the source of authority when it is found in any community? How did authority in the Roman Catholic Church come to be as it is? In Authority in the Church David Stagaman provides answers to these questions. He asserts that authority is not an attribute of a person (for example the local bishop) nor of a thing (for example the Scriptures). It is rather the bond experienced by all members of a community as they interact. Authority in the Church explores relationships between official and charismatic authority, and their legitimation. The study also provides a basis for dissent by showing how official and charismatic exercises of authority are incomplete without it. Chapter one explores how Roman Catholic Church membership has in the last fifty years shifted from an almost total preoccupation with official authority to a recognition of the necessary role charismatic authorities play in the Church. Chapter two criticizes other studies that delineate authority as either a subjective reality or an objective one. It also critiques two modern myths about authority: that authority is opposed to sound reasoning and that it is inimical to freedom and/or spontaneity. Chapter three examines authority as a shared practice; one that welcomes dissent. Chapter four looks at the first millennium of Christianity: New Testament understandings of authority; the ascendance of mono-episcopacy in the post-apostolic era; the Church's universalist mission after Constantine's edict of toleration; the emergence of councils and synods as modes of government; and claims for succession to Petrine primacy. Chapter five begins with the turn towards centralization in Rome and a juridical understanding of ecclesial authority in the eleventh century. It also notes various challenges to these two tendencies and the Avignon Schism as well as Conciliarism which brought the conflicts to their culmination in the Medieval Ages. Chapter six inquires what makes Church authority Christian and, then, Roman Catholic. It concludes with observations on the religious freedom of the baptized, especially their right to speak freely in the Church. Chapters are "Authority in the Church: A Central Issue and Some Other Issues," "What Authority (Secular or Religious) Is Not " "What Is Authority?" "The First Millennium," "The Second Millennium," and "The Conclusion."

Author : Kenneth Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Authority
ISBN : OCLC:1015490335

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Power in the Church: Governance and Authority in the Roman Catholic Church by Kenneth Wilson Pdf

Author : Richard Gaillardetz,Kenneth Wilson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781351906432

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Readings in Church Authority by Richard Gaillardetz,Kenneth Wilson Pdf

The issues of Authority and Governance in the Roman Catholic Church permeate each and every aspect of the Church's identity, teaching, influence, organisation, moral values and pastoral provision. They have left their mark, in turn, upon its diverse theological and philosophical traditions. The trends of postmodernity, advances in communication, the advent of new ecclesial movements and theologies, and a perceived policy towards increasing institutional centralisation on the part of the Curial authorities of the Church in Rome, have all facilitated a continuous and lively stream of dialogue and disagreement on authority and governance in relation to the place of the Church in our age and the new Millennium. This comprehensive Reader uniquely gathers together in one volume key writings and documents from the wealth of published literature that has emerged on the issues of authority and governance in the Roman Catholic Church. With guided introductions to each section and to each reading, and end of chapter further reading lists, this Reader offers a balanced range of perspectives, themes, international writings, ecumenical dimensions, and formal church documents and Papal pronouncements on core areas of contemporary study and debate. Focusing on the modern/post-modern period in the Roman Catholic Church, but grounded in the historical contexts, Readings in Church Authority presents an accessible source book and introduction for all those exploring current debates and studying central themes in church authority.

Author : Michael J. Lacey,Francis Oakley
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780199778782

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The Crisis of Authority in Catholic Modernity by Michael J. Lacey,Francis Oakley Pdf

It is fairly clear that, while Rome continues to teach as if its authority were unchanged from the days before Vatican II (1962-65), the majority of Catholics - within the first-world church, at least - take a far more independent line, and increasingly understand themselves (rather than the church) as the final arbiter of decision-making, especially on ethical questions. This collection of essays explores the historical background and present ecclesial situation, explaining the dramatic shift in attitude on the part of contemporary Catholics in the U.S. and Europe.

Author : U.S. Catholic Church
Publisher : Image
Page : 849 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307953704

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Catechism of the Catholic Church by U.S. Catholic Church Pdf

Over 3 million copies sold! Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life. Here it is - the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics around the world commonly believe. The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. The word catechism means "instruction" - this book will serve as the standard for all future catechisms. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord's Prayer), the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation.

Author : Kenneth S. Kantzer,Carl Ferdinand Howard Henry
Publisher : Zondervan Publishing Company
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Religion
ISBN : IND:30000004418913

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Evangelical Affirmations by Kenneth S. Kantzer,Carl Ferdinand Howard Henry Pdf

Author : Monica Migliorino Miller
Publisher : Emmaus Road Publishing
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781941447178

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The Authority of Women in the Catholic Church by Monica Migliorino Miller Pdf

The Authority of Women in the Catholic Church elucidates the essential role women play in the covenant of salvation. With the support of Scripture, the writings of the Fathers of the Church, and contemporary theological insights, Monica Migliorino Miller explains how Christian women exemplify the reality of the Church in relation to Christ and the ministerial priesthood. While providing a fascinating response to contemporary feminist theology, The Authority of Women in the Catholic Church clarifies the meaning of authentic feminine authority so needed in the Church today.

Author : John L. McKenzie
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725223288

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Authority in the Church by John L. McKenzie Pdf

The question of authority has always been a lively issue within the Roman Catholic Church. While some have warned against the danger of "democratizing" the Church, others have warned against applying too narrowly the "monarchical" model which has been dominant in past centuries. Father McKenzie's thesis is that these political paradigms simply do not apply to the Church. The Christian community, he points out, is a unique society, and hence its understanding and use of authority must also be unique. McKenzie shows how Christian authority is unique by illuminating the understanding of authority that Jesus gave to the "society" which He founded. After a brilliant exposition of authority in the New Testament, the author traces how the Church has lost sight of these unique aspects, with a consequent erosion of both Christian authority and Christian freedom.

Author : Maximilian F. Russer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Authority
ISBN : 0533090512

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Authority in the Roman Catholic Church by Maximilian F. Russer Pdf

Author : H.W. Crocker III
Publisher : Crown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307560773

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Triumph by H.W. Crocker III Pdf

For 2,000 years, Catholicism—the largest religion in the world and in the United States—has shaped global history on a scale unequaled by any other institution. But until now, Catholics interested in their faith have been hard-pressed to find an accessible, affirmative, and exciting history of the Church. Triumph is that history. Inside, you'll discover the spectacular story of the Church from Biblical times and the early days of St. Peter—the first pope—to the twilight years of John Paul II. It is a sweeping drama of Roman legions, great crusades, epic battles, toppled empires, heroic saints, and enduring faith. And, there are stormy controversies: Dark Age skullduggery, the Inquistition, the Renaissance popes, the Reformation, the Church's refusal to accept sexual liberation and contemporary allegations like those made in Hitler's Pope and Papal Sin. A brawling, colorful history full of inspiring pageantry and spirited polemic, Triumph will exhilarate, amuse, and infuriate as it extols the glories of Catholic history and the gripping stories of its greatest men and women.

Author : Anglican/Roman Catholic International Commission
Publisher : SPCK Publishing
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Religion
ISBN : UVA:X000048618

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Authority in the Church by Anglican/Roman Catholic International Commission Pdf

Author : Tony Hanna
Publisher : Columba Press (IE)
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1856076091

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With Respect by Tony Hanna Pdf

Reflections of the role of authority in our lives, particularly the authority of the Roman Catholic Church.

Author : Noel Timms,Kenneth Wilson
Publisher : Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : UVA:X004478548

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Governance and Authority in the Roman Catholic Church by Noel Timms,Kenneth Wilson Pdf

A multi-contributor discussion of authority in the Roman Catholic Church, looked at from the standpoints of theology, history, sociology and psychology. Taken as a whole, the book raises important questions about the style of authority currently practised in that Church.

Author : Gordon Arthur
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317107460

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Law, Liberty and Church by Gordon Arthur Pdf

Law, Liberty and Church examines the presuppositions that underlie authority in the five largest Churches in England - the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, the Methodist Church, the United Reformed Church and the Baptist Union. Examining what has influenced their development, and how the patterns of authority that exist today have evolved, Gordon Arthur explores the contributions of Scripture, Roman Legal Theory, and Greek Philosophy. This book shows how the influence of Roman legal theory has caused inflexibility, and at times authoritarianism in the Roman Catholic Church; it explores how the influence of reason and moderation has led the Church of England to focus on inclusiveness, often at the cost of clarity; it expounds the attempts of the Free Churches to establish liberty of conscience, leading them at times to a more democratic and individualistic approach. Finally Arthur offers an alternative view of authority, and sets out some of the challenges this view presents to the Churches.