The Convergence of Theology: A Festschrift Honoring Gerald O'Collins, S.J
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Description:
The Convergence of Theology is a collection of essays written to honor Gerald O'Collins, S.J., beloved and highly esteemed author, lecturer and professor of theology at the Gregorian University in Rome, for his 70th birthday.
The 21 essays revolve around four different areas:
I. New Testament Studies II. Vatican I, Vatican II, and Catholic Theology III. Fundamental Theology and Spirituality IV. Resurrection and Christology
Contributors include Jacques Dupuis, S.J., William Reiser, S.J., Francis A. Sullivan, S.J., James D.G. Dunn, S.J., Avery Dulles, S.J., Donna Orsuto, Janet Martin Soskice, William Henn, O.F.M. Cap, and Dominic Maruca, S.J. There is a Foreword by The Most Reverend and Right Honourable George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury.
Fr. O'Collins has brought many fields together in his writings, note the editors, and readers should appreciate the breadth of his interest represented in these fine essays. Theologians, students of theology and admirers of Gerald O'Collins will find this to be a rich and coherent collection of essays.