The Spirit of Catholicism (Milestones in Catholic Theology)

"The Spirit of Catholicism" is a brilliant and widely influential reflection on the fundamental nature of the Catholic faith and the Catholic Church. First appearing in 1924, this is a truly pioneering work of Catholic theology, one that had a major influence on subsequent theology. What are the fundamental attributes of the Catholic Church? What is the source from which it has drawn vigor and life through its two thousand years of life on earth? What are the secret sources of its incredible vitality in the world today? The author answers these and many other questions about the nature and structure of the Church. He examines the essential nature of the Catholic Church from the basic premise that it was expressly founded by Christ, traces its historical development and analyzes its actual functioning through the ages. Karl Adam ; Translated By Justin Mccann ; Introduction By Robert A. Krieg. Originally Published: New York : Macmillan, 1929. With New Introd. A Crossroad Herder Book. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.