Systematic Theology ─ Roman Catholic Perspectives

"As close to authoritative as anything could be"---Theological Book Review

Unique among contemporary resources, the landmark Systematic Theology and its distinguished contributors---Anne M. Clifford, Avery Cardinal Dulles, Michael A. Fahey, Francis Schussler Fiorenza, Jeannine Hill Fletcher, John P. Galvin, Anthony J. Godzieba, Roger Haight, Elizabeth A. Johnson, David N. Power, David Tracy---present in this new edition a stunningly fresh understanding of the major topics of Roman Catholic theology in light of contemporary developments---especially the sea-change from and since Vatican II, the best new historical studies of traditional doctrines and Scripture, and the diverse creative impulses that arise from recent philosophy and hermeneutics, culture and practice, and ecumenical contacts.

Comprehensive and authoritative, this new volume combines and updates both previous volumes, incorporates into the framework twenty years of fresh thought and bibliography in each area, and revises or replaces key articles to take account of a diverse, fluid, and postmodern situation. Beyond that, however, the often completely recast contributions demonstrate the brilliant possibilities for contemporary systematic theology, thoroughly rooted in the tradition yet absolutely pertinent to today's context.

"I welcome this second edition of Systematic Theology: Roman Catholic Perspectives and congratulate the editors for their efforts in bringing it out in a single volume. It is an excellent collection of the writings of some of the best Catholic theologians, and I strongly recommend it." Richard P. McBrien University of Notre Dame

"Finally the long-awaited second edition of this vital introduction to Catholic systematic theology has appeared! This comprehensive and critical-constructive handbook, updated to reflect the most recent scholarship, is an indispensible resource for theology students, scholars, and all those with an interest in theology. Lieven Boeve Catholic University of Leuven

Francis Schussler Fiorenza is Charles Chauncey Stillman Professor of Roman Catholic Theological Studies at Harvard Divinity School.
John P. Galvin is Professor of Theology at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.