Yves Congar's Theology of the Holy Spirit

by Elizabeth Teresa Groppe

Overview

The French Dominican theologian Yves Congar is recognized by many as the most important Roman Catholic ecclesiologist of the 20th century. He was the thinker behind some of the major decrees of the Second Vatican council. He was also a leader in the ecumenical movement in Europe throughout most of the century. Despite his importance, there are few books about Congar in English.

Congar's pneumatology, argues Groppe, can enrich various ongoing theological discussions, including reflection as to whether the church should be hierarchical or a democracy, the development of "persons in communion" as a framework for contemporary theological anthropology and ecclesiology, and deliberations about the personhood of the Holy Spirit.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195166422
Publisher:	Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date:	01/15/2004
Series:	AAR Academy Series
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 6.30(h) x 1.30(d)
Lexile:	1780L (what's this?)

Editorial Reviews

"Groppe illuminates the contribution of Congar's pneumatology to the ongoing theological enterprise by pointing out that Congar's thought offers significant potential for the ongoing discussion of not only a theology of the Holy Spirit but also ecclesiology, spirituality, liturgical theology and ecumenical studies." —Journal of the Society for Pentecostal Studies

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