Avery Dulles Research Articles

CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY

CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY A World of Grace: An Introduction to the Themes and Foundations of Karl Rahner's Theology. Edited by Leo J. O'Donovan. New York: Seabury, 1980. xiii+198 pages, bibliography, glossary. $14.95. ISBN 0-8164-0212-4. Avery Dulles Avery Dulles Catholic University of America Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Volume XLIX, Issue 3, September 1981, Pages 530-a–530, https://doi.org/10.1093/jaarel/XLIX.3.530-a Published: 01 September 1981

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Near Eastern Religious Texts Relating to the Old Testament. Edited by Walter Beyerlin On the Independence of Matthew and Mark. By John M. Rist Redactional Style in the Marcan Gospel. By E.J. Pryke Risen from the Dead. By Henry Wansbrough Unity and Diversity in the New Testament. By James D.G. Dunn Foundations of Christian Faith, An Introduction to the Idea of Christianity. By Karl Rahner, translated by William V. Dych Becoming and Being. By Colin E. Gunton The Resilient Church: The Necessity and Limits of Adaptation. By Avery Dulles Churches and Communities. By George Lovell and Catherine Widdicombe In the World: God and I. By Finbarr B. Connolly Consider Your Call: A Theology of Monastic Life Today. By Daniel Rees and others Guillaume de Saint‐Thierry: Aux Sources d'une Pensée. By Jean Déchanet The Open Church: An Invitation to a Messianic Life‐Style. By Jürgen Moltmann The Following Plough. By J. Neville Ward The First Christian Historians. By Glenn F. Chesnut Lanfranc of Bec. By Margaret Gibson The Church and Politics in 14th Century England: The Career of Adam Orleton. By R.M. Haines Martianus Capella and the Seven Liberal Arts, Vol.11: The Marriage of Philology and Mercury. Translated by W.H. Stahl and R. Johnson with E.L. Burge Leven en Werk van Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert. By H. Bonger Religious Controversies of the Jacobean Age: A Survey of the Printed Sources. By Peter Milward Emotion, Thought and Therapy. By Jerome Neu The Grief Process. By Yorick Spiegel Ethics at the Edges of Life. By Paul Ramsey Purpose in a World of Chance: a Biologist's View. By W.H. Thorpe Speculum Spinozanum 1677–1977. Edited by Siegfried Hessing A Reading of Hegel's ‘Phenomenology of Spirit’. By Quentin Lauer Hegel's ‘Phenomenology Part I’: Analysis and Commentary. By Howard P. Kainz Essays in Hegelian Dialectic. By Quentin Lauer Nietzsche: Imagery and Thought. A Collection of Essays. Edited by Malcolm Pasley

The Resilient Church: The Necessity and Limits of Adaptation: By Avery Dulles Garden City, New York, Doubleday & Co., 1977. 229 pp. $7.95

The Resilient Church: The Necessity and Limits of Adaptation: <i>By Avery Dulles</i> Garden City, New York, Doubleday &amp; Co., 1977. 229 pp. $7.95

Voices in the Wilderness by John Bowden. SCM 1977 pp. 85 90p paperback. - The Resilient Church by Avery Dulles, Gill &amp; Macmillan 1978 pp. 229 £3.25 paperback. - The Open Church by Jürgen Moltmann, SCM 1978 pp. 128 £3.50.

Book reviews in This Article:VOICES IN THE WILDERNESS by John Bowden.THE RESILIENT CHURCH by Avery Dulles. Gill &amp; MacmillanTHE OPEN CHURCH by Jürgen Moltm annTHE GOSPEL THEN AND NOW by A. M. Hunter.DAVID JONES AND THE ACTUALLY LOVED AND KNOWNMORE ROMAN THAN ROME: ENGLISH CATHOLICISM IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY by J. Derek Holmes.

Models of the Church. By Avery Dulles, S.J. Dublin, Gill and Macmillan, 1976. Pp. 216. £2·95. - Management in the Church. By Peter F. Rudge. Maidenhead, McGraw-Hill Book Co. (U.K.) Ltd., 1976. Pp. 172. £5·25.

Models of the Church. By Avery Dulles, S.J. Dublin, Gill and Macmillan, 1976. Pp. 216. £2·95. - Management in the Church. By Peter F. Rudge. Maidenhead, McGraw-Hill Book Co. (U.K.) Ltd., 1976. Pp. 172. £5·25. - Volume 31 Issue 1

The Resilient Church: The Necessity and Limits of Adaptation. By Avery Dulles S.J. Garden City, NY: Doubleday &amp; Co., Inc., 1977. 229 pages. $7.95.

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Theological Method: The Southern Exposure

In the last few years, considerable discussion has revived in theological circles on the fundamental problematic of method in A very influential catalyst for the debate was provided by Bernard Lonergan's study on method, which had been eagerly awaited for a number of years. More recently, a student of Lonergan's, David Tracy, published his own erudite and comprehensive analysis of the various tasks of And Gregory Baum's latest book had much to contribute concerning method, especially with regard to the relationship of theology and the social sciences. Within the ambit of the North Atlantic nations, areas of disagreement have emerged. A good example may be found in the reservations recently expressed by Avery Dulles with regard to Tracy's study. It is my own conclusion, however, that even more profound divergences with respect to method are now beginning to surface on a north-south axis, that is, between the North Atlantic centers of theology and those in the Third World, with Latin America in the avant-garde position for the latter. In this article I shall review some of these divergences and comment on their implications for theological method in the future. At the outset, it will be helpful to state frankly my own views concerning Latin American theology, which is now widely known as liberation theology. I believe it represents the most significant theological development from a Roman Catholic perspective since the Second Vatican Council (1962-65). The rationale for this position will be developed in the course of this article. For the present, it should be emphasized that the movement clearly affords an antienvironment for Western theology, that is, it makes possible an outside perspective for a fresh evaluation and critique of both the methods and content of the theology that has developed over centuries in Europe and North

Models of the Church, by Avery Dulles. Gill and Macmillan, Dublin 1976. £2.95. - The Shape of the Church to Come, by Karl Rahner. SPCK, London 1974 136 pp. £2.25.

Reviews in this articles:MODELS OF THE CHURCH, by Avary Dulln.THE SHAPE OF THE CHURCH TO COME, by Karl Rahnwr.LIBERALISM AND TRADITION: Aspects of Catholic Thought in Nineteenth‐Century France, by Bernard ReardonTHE USE AND ABUSE OF THE BIBLE, by Dennis Nineham.

A History of Apologetics, by Avery Dulles. Hutchinson and Co., London, 1971. 289 pp. £4.

A History of Apologetics, by Avery Dulles. Hutchinson and Co., London, 1971. 289 pp. £4.

Book Review: The Victorian Crisis of Faith: Edited by Anthony Symondson. SPCK, 1970. 126 pp. £1.75.; Christian Theology Since 1600. By H. Cunliffe-Jones. Duckworth, 1970. viii+172 pp. £1.05.; Revelation Theology. By Avery Dulles, SJ. Burns &amp; Oates, 1970. 192 pp. £1.50.; Revelation. By Heinrich Fries. Burns &amp; Oates, 1970. 96 pp. 90p

Book Review: <scp>The Victorian Crisis of Faith</scp>: Edited by Anthony Symondson. SPCK, 1970. 126 pp. £1.75.; <scp>Christian Theology Since 1600</scp>. By H. Cunliffe-Jones. Duckworth, 1970. viii+172 pp. £1.05.; <scp>Revelation Theology</scp>. By Avery Dulles, SJ. Burns &amp; Oates, 1970. 192 pp. £1.50.; <scp>Revelation</scp>. By Heinrich Fries. Burns &amp; Oates, 1970. 96 pp. 90p

PANNENBERG

Journal Article PANNENBERG Get access Spirit, Faith, and Church. By WOLFHART PANNENBERG, AVERY DULLES and CARL E. BRAATEN. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1970. 123 pages. $4.50. What Is Man? Contemporary Anthorpology in Theological Perspective. By WOLFHART PANNENBERG. Translation by Duane A. Priebe. Philadelphia: Forttress Press, 1970. vii+149 pages. $4.50. Basic Question in Theology. Volume One. By WOLFHART PANNENBERG. Translation by George H. Kehm. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1970. ix+238 pages. $9.75. DAVID TRACY DAVID TRACY University of Chicago Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Volume XXXIX, Issue 4, December 1971, Pages 543–549, https://doi.org/10.1093/jaarel/XXXIX.4.543 Published: 01 December 1971

Prophecy and Inspiration by Paul Synave, O. P., Pierre Benoit, O. P.

BOOK REVIEWS Prophecy and Inspiration. By PAUL SYNAVE, O.P., and PIERRE BENOIT, 0. P. Trans. by Avery Dulles, S. J. and Thomas L. Sheridan, S. J. New York, Desclee Company, 1961. Pp. 186 with bibliography and index. $8.75. This is a translation of the original treatise " Reseignements techniques ., in the volume " La Prophetie," one of the fine series translating the Summa of St. Thomas into French. The author, Fr. Benoit, in his preface to the English edition states that he regards the work as " still valid ., though modifications, interpolations and clarifications have been introduced either as the result of scholarly suggestions judiciously adapted or from the author's own reconsiderations of difficulties involved. The author's introductory paragraph to his study is a thoughtfully concise presentation of both difficulties and aims: " St. Thomas' treatise on prophecy is often used to clarify the notion of biblical inspiration, and has afiorded many valuable insights. ·It should be noted, however, that the " gift of prophecy " and " scriptural inspiration " are two distinct charisms, and that neither of them can be explained by the other without some adaptation. This fundamental observation has not always been kept sufficiently in mind, and as a result the subject has been obscured by confusions. It seems advisable, therefore, to explain St. Thomas' doctrine for its own sake and as clearly as possible before we study its bearing on modern discussions" (p. 61). In the first of his "Notes on Thomistic Doctrine," then, Fr. Benoit offers a synthesis of St. Thomas' teaching on the charism of prophecy, and in his exposition of its distinctive characteristics and divisions he also provides the groundwork for the discussion of biblical inspiration to follow . Prophecy is a social charism n?rmally manifesting to the prophet truths hidden to his mind. Two distinct elements enter into the knowledge of the prophet, the intellectual light which illuminates the object and causes one to form a judgment about it and the species which furnish the subject-matter for the judgment, the principal element. The conjunction or disjunction of these two elements and the various species whether sensory , imaginative or intellectual provide bases for the division of prophecy. This division includes the possibility ". . . that the supernatural light might be given to the prophet simply to make him judge in a divine way about human matters which were already represented in his mind . . . This is a matter of great importance, for the present case is one which occurs very frequently in Holy Scripture ., (p. 66) . Differences in terminology may likewise cause confusion, for " Today 445 446 BOOK REVIEWS we speak of inspiration when the mind of the' prophet receives only a light without representations, and of revelation when it receives both the one and the other., Can the authority of St. Thomas be invoked in favor of this terminology?" The author concludes that though the actual terms may differ there is foundation for it in Thomistic thought. A final note of importance in this section deals with the notion and application of instrumentality to prophecy in its varying degrees. The transitory character of the charism completely dependent upon God's intiative displays one of the features of an instrument as does also the imperfect character of the knowledge possessed. Still he insists that " However transitory and imperfect the prophet's possession of the supernatural light, it is none the less truly given to him in an intrinsic way, and so as to perfect him in himself. This is a crucial point, heavily stressed in St. Thomas' whole treatment. The prophet actually receives this light in his intellect; it reinforces the natural light of his reason and becomes for him an active principle of knowledge" (p. 79). "In short, St. Thomas, who likes to use terms in their formal meaning, rarely calls the prophet an instrument of the Holy Spirit except when he can use this expression in its proper and rigorous sense, i.e. when there is question of secondary and hidden meanings to which his light does not extend " (p. 88) . On leaving Fr. Benoit's discussion of the charism of prophecy, one carries away the impression that he has deliberately avoided any unneeded exemplification of...

Princeps Concordiæ Science, Christianity and Truth

THERE might not at first sight appear to be very J. much in common between Mr. Avery Dulles' able and scholarly monograph on the fifteenth century Italian philosopher, Pico della Mirandola (1463— 1494), and Canon A. E. Baker's work of modern popular Christian apologetic ; yet it is surprising to find how little the development of the natural sciences has affected the fundamental problems of religion and philosophy. This is all the more remarkable because Mr. Dulles, by his careful examination of the writings of Pico, makes it clear that this philosopher of the Renaissance was not, as some students of his work have maintained, a humanist of the modern type, nor yet an idealist of the Neo-Platonic tradition, still' less a Hegel born out of due time. Fundamentally, he was a scholastic, belonging to the medieval rather than the modern tradition, the cleavage between these two being less sharp, in point of fact, than has often been supposed. At the Universities of Padua and Paris, but especially at the former, which in the fifteenth century had become the metropolis of scholasticism, Pico came into fruitful contact with the thought of the medieval philosophers. All his thinking is done in terms of scholasticism, which was by no means the barren fig-tree it has been pictured. Princeps Concordiae Pico della Mirandola and the Scholastic Tradition. By Avery Dulles. (Harvard Phi Beta Kappa Prize Essay for 1940.) Pp. xiii + 182. (Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press ; London : Oxford University Press, 1941.) 11s. 6d. net. Science, Christianity and Truth By the Rev. Canon A. E. Baker. Pp. 158. (London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, Ltd., 1943.) 6s. net.