Introducing Communio Theology
Introducing Communio Theology
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Founded in the early 1970s by Henri de Lubac, Hans Urs von Balthasar, and Joseph Ratzinger, among others, the Communio school of theology emerged as a response to the theological currents following the Second Vatican Council. More a dynamic sensibility than a school of thought in the strict sense, Communio theology seeks to harmonize critical theological pairings—nature and grace, Scripture and Tradition, faith and reason—through dialogue rooted in deep international friendships and shared commitment to the Church.
In Introducing Communio Theology, Tracey Rowland offers an accessible yet profound exploration of this influential theological movement. Delving into the contributions of key Communio scholars over the past fifty years, she examines pressing theological questions such as the reception of Vatican II, the understanding of Tradition, scriptural inspiration and exegesis, moral theology in the modern world, feminism, the nature of priesthood, contemporary ecological concerns, and the causes of secularism within the cultures of modernity and postmodernity.
With clarity and insight, Rowland illuminates the enduring relevance of Communio theology for the Church of today, inviting readers into this rich tradition of thought to nourish the intellectual lives of Catholics for generations to come.
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“This is a book we have been waiting for, and no one could have written it better than Tracey Rowland. It is an accessible introduction to the history and distinctive theological positions of the Communio thinkers, clearly explained by someone intimately acquainted with the deepest inspirations of this movement and with the broader context of the Church and world out of which it emerged.”
—D.C. Schindler, Editor of the English-language edition of Communio: International Catholic Review
“Rowland’s new book ‘introducing’ readers to Communio theology is far more than an introduction—it gives us a robust account of the Communio theological project that is deeply pertinent to our times.”
—Larry Chapp, Retired Professor of Theology, DeSales University
“With Introducing Communio Theology, Rowland leads her readers into the rich depths and soaring heights of Communiotheology. This book is indispensable for anyone who wants to understand the shape of Catholic theology today and to see a path toward its renewal.”
—Vincent Strand, SJ, Assistant Professor, The Catholic University of America
“Rowland’s book is not simply a guide to a leading Catholic school of thought but also an introduction to the contemporary theological landscape. Written with an engaged, sometimes even harsh passion for truth, this is a theology unconformed to the age; yet it is much more than a countercultural protest—it’s an invitation to become Catholic in all the dimensions of culture.”
—Tibor Görföl, Associate Professor, University of Pécs
