Second Vatican Council

Gavin D'Costa is Professor of Catholic Theology, University of Bristol, UK.Emma Jane Harris is a Theology and Religious Studies graduate of the University of Bristol, UK, and has undertaken research at L’Institut Catholique de Paris, France. Her research interests include postmodern theology, literature and gender issues.

• Introduction1.A Word for Life: Vatican II on Revelation - Bishop Declan Lang, Diocese of Clifton.2.For the Life of the World: Vatican II and the Mission of the Church Today -Father James Hanvey SJ, University of San Francisco.3.A Vision for a Living Liturgy: Past, Present and Future - Father Timothy Menezes, Archdiocese of Birmingham.4.Vatican II: Catholic and Ecumenical - Professor Paul Murray, Durham University. 5.Vatican II: A Church Reaching Out to Other Faiths - Professor Gavin D'Costa,University of Bristol. 6.Mary: Mother of God and a Model of a Pilgrim People - Professor Tina Beattie, Roehampton University.7.The Ongoing Agenda: A Council unlike Any Other - Godfried Cardinal Danneels,Belgian Catholic Church.8.The Pastoral Strategy of Vatican II - Dr. Ralph Martin, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Michigan.9.Vatican II and America - Father Matthew Lamb, Ave Maria University, Florida. Conclusions Bibliography Index

Through references to historical data and key theological positions the volume establishes the relationship between the documents of the council and the long history of Catholic theological tradition in which the council is embedded. … This volume’s inclusion of diverse voices makes it a good choice for undergraduate, graduate, and general readers who wish to read samples of varied positions.