Practical Theology and Pierre-André Liégé

Taylor & Francis

Practical Theology and Pierre-Andr LigRadical Dominican and Vatican II Pioneer\nAuthor(s): Nicholas Bradbury\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138499300, 978-1138499300\nSynopsis\nPierre-Andr Lig, one of the foremost French theologians of the 20th century, influenced John XXIII and Paul VI, and sat on Vatican II committees with both the future John Paul II and Benedict VI. Fifty years on from Vatican II is a good time to remember the decade of dramatic struggle and pioneering work that preceded it, and review what it accomplished.\nThis book explores the life and work of Pierre-Andr Lig, presenting it to an English speaking readership for the first time. Discussing the impact and profound challenges Lieges work raises for spirituality and church life today, Bradbury tackles issues including: the organisation of parish life rooted in theological criteria; cradle to grave corporate Christian formation; a compelling.