Gerald O'Collins

The meaning of Catholicism: the organic unity of the Christian experience-its religious, moral, intellectual and social values-and its realization within the structure of the Catholic Church.

Examining what it means when Christians call Jesus their 'redeemer' or 'saviour', this book tackles issues such as how redemptive events bring about saving effects in the present, and why humans need redemption, both individually and collectively.

"Crossan paints his Jesus with great warmth and power."-New York Times Book ReviewJohn Dominic Crossan is widely regarded as the leading authority on the words and life of Jesus Christ. His classic national bestseller, Jesus, is a powerful and controversial portrait of a courageous revolutionary, philosopher, and political agitator who challenged the prevailing rules of the social order. Bold, moving, and provocative, a book that will affect every Christian reader deeply and profoundly, Jesus is a remarkable work that presents a very different view of a savior and king of peace who proclaimed-in thought and action-that all may participate in the rule of God.

In this volume renowned scientists and theologians discuss the concept of light as understood by modern physics and employed by biblical and patristic writers. Light from Light deepens readers' understanding of light as posited by recent cosmological and physical theories, drawing connections with "light" as a theological metaphor. Striking glimpses into new scientific developments offer additional insight and interest.

Illuminated by a series of fine art paintings, Alister McGrath's new volume seeks to engage both the mind and the imagination as he explores why the Church set its faith and hope on the extraordinary, brilliant and bold idea that Jesus Christ is God incarnate. Poetry, prayer and theological reflection are interwoven with commentary on the ideas conveyed through works such as Dante Gabriel Rossetti's Ecce Ancilla Domini, Jacopo Bassano's Miraculous Draught of Fishes and Vincent Van Gogh's Good Samaritan. The result not only helps us engage more fully with the Gospel narratives, but also to come to a greater understanding of the truth and the reality of our Christian faith--from back cover.

Examines the Old Testament roots of trinitarian thought, the historical developments that gave rise to the doctrine of the trinity and contemporary thinking about trinitarian issues. -- Provided by publisher.