The Cambridge Companion to Karl Rahner

This Cambridge Companion provides an accessible introduction to the main themes of Rahner's work.

Declan Marmion (Edited by), Mary E. Hines (Edited by)

9780521540452, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 16 June 2005

336 pages
22.9 x 15.5 x 2.1 cm, 0.5 kg

'… the highlight of the book is undoubtedly Stephen Duffy's excellent essay …' Anvil

Karl Rahner (1904–84) was one of the most significant theological voices of the twentieth century. For many his theology has come to symbolise the Catholic Church's entry into modernity. Part of his enduring appeal lies in his ability to reflect on a whole variety of issues in theology and spirituality and concentrate this plurality into a few basic convictions. This Cambridge Companion provides an accessible introduction to the main themes of Rahner's work. Written by an international array of experts, it will be of interest to both students and scholars alike. Each chapter serves as a guide to its topic and recommends further reading for additional study. The contributors also assess Rahner's significance for contemporary theology by bringing his thought into dialogue with many current concerns including: religious pluralism, spirituality, postmodernism, ecumenism, ethics and developments in political and feminist theologies.

1. Introducing Rahner Declan Marmion and Mary E. Hines
Part I. Spiritual, Philosophical and Theological Roots: 2. Theology and spirituality Harvey D. Egan
3. Rahner's transcendental project Thomas Sheehan
4. Experience of grace Stephen J. Duffy
Part II. Theological Investigations: 5. Method in theology Francis Schüssler Fiorenza
6. Revelation and faith Daniel Donovan
7. Trinity David Coffey
8. Christology Roman Siebenrock
9. Ecclesiology and Ecumenism Richard Lennan
10. Ministry and worship Jerry Farmer
11. Ethics Brian Linnane
12. Eschatology Peter Phan
Part III. Conversations Ongoing: 13. Rahner amid modernity and postmodernity Michael Purcell
14. Rahner's reception in twentieth century Protestant theology Nicholas Adams
15. Karl Rahner: towards a theological aesthetic Gesa E. Thiessen
16. Rahner and religious diversity Jeannine Hill Fletcher
17. Liberation and political theologies Gaspar Martinez
18. Feminist theologies Nancy Dallavalle
Part IV. Retrospect and Prospect: 19. Has Rahnerian theology a future? Philip Endean
20. Experiences of a Catholic theologian Karl Rahner
Appendix: Reading Rahner: a guide for students Declan Marmion and Mary E. Hines.

Subject Areas: Christian theology [HRCM], Philosophy of religion [HRAB]