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The Second Vatican Council: The Four Constitutions,Used
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This collection includes the four constitutions of the Second Vatican Council, the most popular and key documents for understanding the Council itself, its decrees, and its declarations. Few events in the history of the modern Catholic Church have been as farreaching as the Second Vatican Council (19621965). And few have been as controversial. No one denies great changes have come about since the close of the Council. Have the changes been all good, all bad, or a mixture of both? To what extent were the changes, for good or ill, the result of the Council itself?Critics on both the theological left and theological right see the Council as a radical break with the past. Some people on the theological left claim the spirit of Vatican II supports their rejection of many firmly established Catholic beliefs and practices. Some on the theological right accuse the Council of abandoning certain fundamental Catholic tenets in the name of updating the Church.The popes of the CouncilJohn XXII and Paul VIand their successors John Paul I, John Paul II and Benedict XVI, who also participated in the Councilhave insisted that the Council itself was the work of the Holy Spirit. They have aggressively criticized misinterpretations and distortions of it. They insist that the Council be understood in fundamental continuity with the Church's Tradition, even while deepening the Church's selfunderstand and calling for authentic reforms and renewal of Catholic life.Readers can learn for themselves what the Second Vatican Council taught using this highlyaccessible collection of its basic texts.This book uses the Catholic Truth Society translation and features: The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum ConciliumThe Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen GentiumThe Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, Dei Verbum The Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World,Gaudium et SpesFour major aspects of the Church's lifethe Sacred Liturgy, the mystery of the Church herself, the Word of God, and the Church in the world as it is todayare explored. No 21st century Catholic should be without these four foundational texts in this superb translation and highquality edition. Plus, the collection includes an introductory essay by Pope Benedict XVI explaining how best to understand the Second Vatican Council in the history of the Church.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main documents included in 'The Second Vatican Council: The Four Constitutions'? A: This collection includes the four key constitutions of the Second Vatican Council: Sacrosanctum Concilium (The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy), Lumen Gentium (The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church), Dei Verbum (The Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation), and Gaudium et Spes (The Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World).
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by various contributors, focusing on the important documents of the Second Vatican Council.
- Q: When was 'The Second Vatican Council: The Four Constitutions' published? A: This book was published on April 30, 2013.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book has a total of 300 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is there any introductory content provided in the book? A: Yes, the book includes an introductory essay by Pope Benedict XVI, which helps readers understand the significance of the Second Vatican Council in the history of the Church.
- Q: What is the significance of the Second Vatican Council? A: The Second Vatican Council, held from 1962 to 1965, was a pivotal event in modern Catholic Church history, leading to significant reforms and discussions regarding the Church's role and teachings in the contemporary world.
- Q: Who were the popes involved in the Second Vatican Council? A: The popes involved in the Council include Pope John XXIII, Pope Paul VI, and their successors, including Pope John Paul I, Pope John Paul II, and Pope Benedict XVI.
- Q: Why should a 21st-century Catholic read this book? A: This book provides foundational texts essential for understanding contemporary Catholicism, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the teachings and reforms established by the Second Vatican Council.