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Book SynopsisWritten by leading experts on both the thought of Edward Schillebeeckx and modern theology, this handbook offers the first comprehensive study of the historical, philosophical, political and theological aspects of Schillebeeckx's work. As one of the most influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, he played a key role in the preparations for the theological revolution of the Second Vatican Council and the debates of the post-conciliar era. His engagement with critical theory, hermeneutics, and biblical scholarship culminated in his groundbreaking Christological trilogy, which marked Schillebeeckx as one of the most significant and innovative thinkers of his time.By building an overview of recent research into Schillebeeckx's writing, the contributors shed new light on his influence and ongoing relevance in contemporary theology. Beginning with the roots of Schillebeeckx's views on metaphysics, spirituality and faith, the essays then move to his work during and after the
Trade ReviewThe editors of this comprehensive volume have provided Schillebeeckx scholars with a veritable library of resources … The chapters are well written, with copious notes, and largely accessible. There is much valuable information that those who do not read Dutch will appreciate. This is an essential text for any theological library. * Theological Studies *
[Schillebeeckx] remained thoughtful and influential to the end – as T&T Clark recognizes and exemplifies with its magnificent trove of Schillebeeckx books. * Theology *
This splendid volume of essays on the work of Edward Schillebeeckx, as well as on the key theological challenges he engaged during his lifetime, forms a solid platform for the next generation of Schillebeeckx research. An important contribution to the current theological scene. * Robert Schreiter, Professor of Theology, Catholic Theological Union, USA *
This volume of essays brings together the best of international scholarship on one of the most influential Christian theologians of the twentieth century. Representing three generations of Schillebeeckx scholars, the comprehensive presentation offers fresh perspectives on many dimensions of his wide ranging theological corpus and demonstrates why he remains relevant to today’s pressing issues. * Mary E. Hines, Professor of Theology, Emmanuel College, USA *
This book confirms the vitality of Edward Schillebeeckx’s theological legacy. Seasoned experts and new pioneers offer major contributions on the genesis and evolution of his theology, exploring the spectrum of topics in his systematic theology, and wrestling with its implications for a theology of culture. * Bradford E. Hinze, Professor of Theology, Fordham University, USA *
Table of ContentsContents Notes on Contributors Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations 1 Introducing Edward Schillebeeckx: A Theologian for Our Time
Stephan van Erp and Daniel Minch PART I SOURCES 2 The Thomistic Roots of Schillebeeckx’s Theology
Pim Valkenberg 3 Schillebeeckx’s Metaphysics and Epistemology: The Influence of Dominicus De Petter
Dries Bosschaert and Stephan van Erp 4 Schillebeeckx and Theological Ressourcement: Historical Notes on Schillebeeckx’s Reception of Nouvelle Théologie
Karim Schelkens and Ju¨rgen Mettepenningen 5 Schillebeeckx on Dominican Spirituality
Erik Borgman and Anton Milh 6 Schillebeeckx’s Phenomenology of Experience and Resurrection Faith
Anthony J. Godzieba PART II THE SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL AND ITS AFTERMATH 7 The World and History as Sacrament: Schillebeeckx on the Eve of the Second Vatican Council
Joris Geldhof and Leo Kenis 8 “Sign and Precursor of God’s Grace for All”: Schillebeeckx’s Ecclesiology During the Second Vatican Council
Stephan van Erp 9 In Search of a Catholic Use of Hermeneutics: Schillebeeckx’s Turn to Experience
Daniel Minch 10 Interpretation and Interrelation of Tradition and Situation: Schillebeeckx’s LaterTheological Hermeneutics
Daniel Minch 11 At the Service of Faith as a Quest: Schillebeeckx During the Post-Conciliar Years
Erik Borgman and Thijs Caspers 12 “A Conductor Who Is Playing the Violin Part”: Schillebeeckx and Historical-Critical Exegesis
Laura Tack 13 The Schillebeeckx Case: Three Acts and an Open Ending
Leo Kenis and Lieven Boeve PART III THEOLOGICAL THEMES 14 Schillebeeckx on God
Philip Kennedy 15 Schillebeeckx’s Praxis of Creation
Martin G. Poulsom 16 Schillebeeckx’s Sacramental Theology of the Sacraments
Joris Geldhof 17 Openness for God: Schillebeeckx’s Early Theological Anthropology
Mary Catherine Hilkert 18 The Story of Jesus and Human Flourishing: Schillebeeckx’s Later Soteriological Anthropology
Mary Catherine Hilkert 19 Christ and Grace
Christiane Alpers 20 Resurrection of the Person
Bernard P. Prusak 21 Mary, Model of Eschatological Faith
Julia Feder 22 Encounters on the Periphery: Revealing the Reign of God
Kathleen McManus 23 Magisterium and Authority
Daniel Speed Thompson 24 Mutual Responsibility for the Gospel: Schillebeeckx’s Later Theology of Ministry and Its Implications for Today
Mary Ann Hinsdale PART IV THEOLOGY OF CULTURE 25 Christ and Culture
Roger Haight 26 Schillebeeckx and the Path to a Liberation Theology
Michael E. Lee 27 Religious Pluralism
Edmund Kee-Fook Chia 28 Creation Faith and the Politics of Nature: Reading Schillebeeckx in an Ecological Age
Elizabeth M. Pyne Index
