Handbook of Roman Catholic Moral Terms

<p>The <I>Handbook of Roman Catholic Moral Terms</I> contains more than 800 moral terms, offering concise definitions, historical context, and illustrations of how these terms are used in the Catholic tradition, including Church teaching and documents.</p><p>James T. Bretzke, SJ, places Catholic tradition in a contemporary context in order to illuminate the continuities as well as discontinuities of Church teaching and key directions of Catholic thought. The author also provides extensive cross-referencing and bibliographic suggestions for further research.</p><p>Designed to serve as a vital reference work for libraries, students and scholars of theology, priests and pastoral ministers, as well as all adults interested in theological enrichment or continuing education, the <I>Handbook of Roman Catholic Moral Terms</I> is the most comprehensive post–Vatican II work of its kind available in English.</p>