T&T Clark Companion to Henri de Lubac (Bloomsbury Companions)

The T&T Clark Companion to Henri de Lubac introduces the life and writings of one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century. A highly controversial figure throughout the 1940s and 50s, Henri de Lubac (1896 - 1991) played a prominent role during the Second Vatican Council and was appointed cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 1983. His work, which covers an impressive range of theological, philosophical and historical inquiries, has left an indelible mark on modern Christian thought. This volume, including contributions from leading Catholic, Protestant and Anglican scholars of de Lubac's work, introduces readers to the key features of his theology. By placing de Lubac's writings in both their immediate context and in conversation with contemporary theological debates, these essays shed light on the theological ingenuity and continuing relevance of this important thinker. Cover Contents Contributors Acknowledgements Foreword: A Paradoxical Humanism Rowan Williams Abbreviations of Frequently Cited Works by Henri de Lubac Part I Henri de Lubac in Context Chapter 1 Introducing Henri de Lubac Jordan Hillebert Chapter 2 Neo-Scholasticism of the Strict Observance Tracey Rowland Chapter 3 The Influence of Maurice Blondel Francesca Aran Murphy Chapter 4 Ressourcement Jacob W. Wood Chapter 5 Henri de Lubac and the Second Vatican Council Aaron Riches Part II Key Themes in the Theology of Henri de Lubac Chapter 6 The Mystical Body: Ecclesiology and Sacramental Theology Gemma Simmonds, CJ Chapter 7 The Christian Mystery of Nature and Grace Nicholas J. Healy Jr. Chapter 8 The Spiritual Interpretation of Scripture Kevin L. Hughes Chapter 9 An Inhuman Humanism Patrick X. Gardner Chapter 10 On Religion David Grumett Chapter 11 Knowing God D. Stephen Long Chapter 12 A Theology of History Cyril O’Regan Chapter 13 Mysticism and Mystical Theology Bryan C. Hollon Chapter 14 An Emerging Christology Noel O’Sullivan Part III A Theological Legacy Chapter 15 HENRI DE LUBAC AND A DESIRE BEYOND CLAIM Jean-Yves Lacoste Chapter 16 Henri de Lubac and Protestantism Kenneth Oakes Chapter 17 Henri de Lubac and Radical Orthodoxy Simon Oliver Chapter 18 Henri de Lubac and Political Theology Joseph S. Flipper Chapter 19 Henri de Lubac and the Christian Life Nicholas M. Healy Bibliography Index The T & T Clark Companion to Henri de Lubac introduces the life and writings of one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century. A highly controversial figure throughout the 1940s and 50s, Henri de Lubac (1896 - 1991) played a prominent role during the Second Vatican Council and was appointed cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 1983. His work, which covers an impressive range of theological, philosophical and historical inquiries, has left an indelible mark on modern Christian thought. This volume, including contributions from leading Catholic, Protestant and Anglican scholars of de Lubac's work, introduces readers to the key features of his theology. By placing de Lubac's writings in both their immediate context and in conversation with contemporary theological debates, these essays shed light on the theological ingenuity and continuing relevance of this important thinker