Introducing Catholic Social Thought
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Introducing Catholic Social Thought  -     By: J. Milburn Thompson

Introducing Catholic Social Thought

Orbis Books / 2010 / Paperback

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Title: Introducing Catholic Social Thought
By: J. Milburn Thompson
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 208
Vendor: Orbis Books
Publication Date: 2010
Dimensions: 9.25 X 6.00 (inches)
Weight: 12 ounces
ISBN: 157075862X
ISBN-13: 9781570758621
Stock No: WW758621

Publisher's Description

An introduction to Catholic social teaching, including the recent encyclicals of Benedict XVI, that focuses on the spirit of Catholic social thought and its application in our twenty-first century.

The first chapter describes the general development of Cathlic social thought and the following five chapters each deal with a specific theme: faithful citizenship, economic justice, human rights, war and peace and the consistent ethic of life, and care for the earth. Each chapter identifies key documents and explores their meaning and how they are applied today. Stories of key practitioners include figures ranging from Cesar chavez and Mother Teresa to the Berrigans, Bill and Melinda Gates, Bono an Joan Chittister.

Author Bio

J. Milburn Thompson teaches theology and Christian social ethics at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky where he is also chair of the Department of Theology. He is the author of Justice and Peace: A Christian Primer (Orbis) and of many articles in the areas of social justice and moral theology.

Editorial Reviews

"Introducing Catholic Social Thought is what every teacher and student hopes for in a textbook --- it is well organized, clearly written, accurate in its presentation, and insightful in its treatment of an essential element of the Catholic tradition."---Kenneth R. Himes, OFM, Boston College

"This book answers the question: how can we find a brief but solid summary of Catholic social teaching? This introduction is informed by the author's engagement with the scholarly literature, his long teaching experience, and his wise responses to current debates. This will be valuable in college classrooms, parish discussion groups, and interfaith community organizations."---David O'Brien, College of the Holy Cross/University of Dayton

"Presents Catholic Social Thought linked not only to its origins but to the alternative perspective it offers to key issues of the day. illustrates the movements, theological convictions and ideas through which the Church engages in the public sphere. A fine companion to his earlier work, Justice and Peace: A Christian Primer."---Judith A. Merkle, SNDdeN, Niagara University

"|A| lasting contribution to understanding the social implications of Christian commitment. It is a fresh and updated reflection on the central values of the Church's social doctrine that flow from the following of Jesus in contemporary society.---Daniel Groody. CSC. University of Notre Dame

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