“thomas p rausch”

There's still much suspicion between Catholics and Evangelicals, the two largest groups of Christians. Stereotyping casts one sect as a slave to Rome, the other a slave to scripture. Who is really Christian and who is not? Who has true faith? Issues like these divide friends, co-workers, even family... More

Who is Jesus? This is the fundamental question for Christology. The earliest Christians used various titles, most of them drawn from the Old Testament or Hebrew Scriptures, to express their faith in Jesus. They called him prophet, teacher, Messiah, Son of David, Son of Man, Lord, Son of God, Word of... More

The author develops a theology for the church that builds on the work of Vatican II, is ecumenical in its approach, and envisions the church in the context of globalization. In an increasingly interconnected world, Rausch offers hope that tomorrow's church will be a world church, a communion of chur... More

In the spirit of nineteenth-century philosopher John Stuart Mill's admonition to "fully, frequently, and fearlessly" discuss what we profess to be true in order that it remain a "living truth" rather than "dead dogma," Thomas P. Rausch gives us I Believe in God: A Reflection on the Apostles' Creed. ... More

This book provides an introduction to the study of theology and its various methods of investigation. While most theological texts focus on one facet of study. The College Student's Introduction to Theology introduces the whole rich and complex area of theological studies. It is written from a Roman... More

Clergy and educated laity, especially lay ministers and religious educators, will find Reconciling Faith and Reason a good overview of present divisions in the Church and a practical source for finding a common ground in the life and concerns of ordinary Christians."With skill and sympathy, Father R... More

What will the next generation of Catholics be like? Will they have a strong sense of their identity as Catholic Christians, or will they reflect a more generic Christian identity, without the distinctives associated with Catholicism? Some social commentators suggest that the Catholic identity of you... More