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On the Road to Vatican II

German Catholic Enlightenment and Reform of the Church

by Ulrich L. Lehner

  • Paperback
  • 406 pages
  • Publisher: Fortress Press,U.S.
  • 15.3 x 22.7 x 3.1 cm

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In the present day, there is widespread confusion regarding the theological achievements of the Catholic Enlightenment. This book outlines such contributions in the fields of biblical exegesis, church reform, liturgical renewal, and the move toward a more tolerant view of other churches and religions. Since some of the most important Catholic Enlighteners lived in Germany, this book concentrates on their endeavors, but also frequently points to other European players. Only an unpolemical historical assessment of the Catholic Enlightenment can help us to get out of the current gridlock of interpreting Vatican II: was there a break with tradition, or was there continuity? By reviewing the historical debates that preceded Vatican II, the unknown, marginalized, or deliberately forgotten roots of the conciliar debates come to light that can help us fine-tune future hermeneutical endeavors. This history is hitherto unknown to most researchers. Indeed, it is possibly the most neglected field of modern literary history.
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  • Author

    Ulrich L. Lehner

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Fortress Press,U.S.

  • Published

    July 2016

  • Weight

    636g

  • Page Count

    406

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.7 x 3.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9781506408989

  • ISBN-10

    1506408982

  • Eden Code

    4644528

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