The Church with a Human Face: A New and Expanded Theology of Ministry - Softcover

Schillebeeckx, Edward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0824508491 ISBN 13: 9780824508494

Publisher: Crossroad Publishing Co ,U.S., 1987

Synopsis

The Church with a Human Face: A New Expanded Theology of Ministry elaborates historically and theologically the main line of his argument. It further includes reactions and reflections on criticism he received. The work outlines the evolution of ecclesiastical office, starting with Jesus Christ and his messianic community, followed by a description of the practice and theology of ministry in the early Christian communities, and tracing different forms of ministry in the history of the Church. Of particular interest is the section on the 'Complaints of the People', which deals with the discontent of many connected with the position of women and married priests. As long as women are not allowed to participate fully in the decisions of the Church, Schillebeeckx argues, they will not be liberated, and their complaints will remain a fundamental charge that challenges the church.

About this title

About the Author:

Edward Schillebeeckx was an internationally known theologian and one of the leading progressives at the Second Vatican Council. He was the author of many books, including God is New Each Moment, published by Continuum. He died in 2010.

About this edition

• Publisher: Crossroad Publishing Co ,U.S.
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0824508491
• ISBN 13: 9780824508494
• Binding: Paperback