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Book SynopsisPatricia Kelly is Honorary Senior Research Fellow in the School of Divinity, University of St Andrews, UK.
Trade ReviewBy offering us, in English and in one place, the key papers that inaugurated ‘the new theology’ Patricia Kelly has rendered a great service to English-speaking Christians. Here we find a guide to unlock much of the thinking of Vatican II, and here also we find keys to understand why so many have tried to subvert its trajectory. This sourcebook resources not only
ressourcement, but all contemporary Catholic theology. -- Thomas O’Loughlin, Professor, University of Nottingham, UK
Patricia Kelly’s
Ressourcement Theology: A Handbook is a notable addition to the literature and deserves a wide readership. This work is a great feat of theology and translation. It constitutes a singular service to twentieth-century Catholic Theology and breathes new life into some neglected texts as well as other highly controversial ones. -- Gabriel Flynn, Dublin City University, Ireland
'Grace perfects nature, doesn’t destroy it’, as Thomas Aquinas famously stated early in the SUMMA THEOLOGIAE, but the ramifications of what he meant will always put Christian theologians to the test, as indeed happened quite dramatically in the most serious controversy in recent Catholic theology. Introduced objectively by Dr Kelly, this set of texts by the principal authors on either side is well timed: the controversy is not over. -- Fergus Kerr, O.P., UK
This sourcebook is an outstanding piece of work in both its conception and realisation. Dr. Kelly has selected a series of representative texts which, when read attentively, open up the whole of the renewal of Catholic Theology in the first half of the 20th Century. They also enable the reader to understand the depth of the culture wars in Catholic theology during, and since, Vatican II. The quality of the translations, of texts previously known only to specialist scholars, is exceptional; while the terse, focused, editorial comments bear witness to a discerning theological mind which always clarifies while remaining free of any discernable personal bias. The introductory biographical notes are suitably brief, and to the point, just locating each writer in their context and indicating formative influences. This book would make an excellent seminar text especially for post graduates. But anyone who takes the plunge, into this predominantly francophone theological world which Kelly so effortlessly opens up, will surface immensely enriched. -- David McLoughlin, Emeritus Fellow of Christian Theology, Newman University, UK
Kelly’s outstanding book will be a great resource. * The Pastoral Review *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Note on Translation Introduction
Part 1: The Sources of Theology Introductory Notes 1. M.-Dominique Chenu, ‘Theology’ 2. H. Bouillard, ‘Conversion and Grace in Aquinas’ 3. J.-M. Le Blond, ‘The Analogy of Truth’ 4. H. de Lubac, ‘Supernatural and Super-added’ 5. J Daniélou, ‘Current Trends in Religious Thought’ 6. Anon. ‘Response to “Theology and its Sources”’
Part 2: Attacks on ‘The New Theology’ Introductory Notes 7. P. Parente, ‘New Tendencies in Theology’ 8. R. Garrigou-Lagrange, ‘Where is ‘New Theology’ Going?’ 9. M.-Michel Labourdette, ‘Theology and its Sources’ 10. M.-Michel Labourdette & M.-Joseph Nicolas, ‘The Analogy of Truth’
Part 3: Further Thoughts on Ressourcement Introductory Notes 11. J LeBreton, ‘The “Sources Chrétiennes”’ 12. H. de Lubac, ‘Souvenirs’ 13. Y. Congar, ‘Collective Responsibility’ Further Reading and Bibliography
