George G. Higgins and the Quest for Worker Justice

The Evolution of Catholic Social Thought in America

John J. O'Brien (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

416 Seiten

2004
Rowman & Littlefield (Verlag)
978-0-7425-3208-3 (ISBN)

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George G. Higgins and the Quest for Worker Justice: The Evolution of Catholic Social Thought in America is a comprehensive and fascinating examination of the Catholic Church's involvement in social issues from the late 19th to the end of the 20th century through the lens of the life, career, writings, and ministry of the legendary Monsignor Higgins. Inspiring to both the clergy and laity, Msgr. George G. Higgins put a human face on the institutional commitments of the Church, advocated the role of the laity, remained loyal to the vision of the Second Vatican Council, and took the side of the working poor in his movement with organized labor. Much more than a limited biography, author John O' Brien offers a sweeping history of the 'social questions' facing America over the past 100 years, the thought behind one of the leading figures in the worker justice movement, and a moving application of the rich heritage of Catholic Social Thought.

John J. O'Brien is a Passionist priest at the Calvary Retreat Center in Shrewsbury, Massachusettes. He is a well-known liturgist, teacher, and preacher.

Part 1 Preface
Part 2 Introduction
Chapter 3 The Movement from Civil Religion to Public Theology
Chapter 4 The Historical Development of American Catholic Social Teaching
Chapter 5 Higgins's Early Years in the Social Apostolate: 1945-1962
Chapter 6 Higgins's Mature Years in the Social Apostolate: 1963-1980
Chapter 7 Higgins's Later Years in the Social Apostolate: 1981-1994
Part 8 Conclusion
Part 9 Appendices

Erscheint lt. Verlag	20.1.2005
Sprache	englisch
Maße	156 x 227 mm
Gewicht	531 g
Themenwelt	Sonstiges ► Geschenkbücher
	Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Religionsgeschichte
	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte
	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Moraltheologie / Sozialethik
	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Pastoraltheologie
ISBN-10	0-7425-3208-9 / 0742532089
ISBN-13	978-0-7425-3208-3 / 9780742532083
Zustand	Neuware