Tranquillitas Ordinis The Present Failure and Future Promise of American Catholic Thought on War and Peace |
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Author:
| Weigel, George |
ISBN: | 978-0-19-504193-4 |
Publication Date: | Feb 1987 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $35.00 |
Book Description:
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In recent years, Roman Catholic bishops and activists have been highly visible in the public debate over issues such as nuclear arms control and U.S. policy in Central America. Until now, however, the evolution of American Catholic thought on these questions has received little attention. This book is the first comprehensive critical analysis of American Catholic thought on war and peace. Weigel, a leading Catholic theologian, 1valuates the post-Vatican II transformation of the...
More DescriptionIn recent years, Roman Catholic bishops and activists have been highly visible in the public debate over issues such as nuclear arms control and U.S. policy in Central America. Until now, however, the evolution of American Catholic thought on these questions has received little attention. This book is the first comprehensive critical analysis of American Catholic thought on war and peace. Weigel, a leading Catholic theologian, 1valuates the post-Vatican II transformation of the Church's approach to war/peace issues and points a wiser direction for its future development.