Blanchard, Shaun (Senior Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow

Vatican II: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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ISBN 13:
9780198864813
author:
Blanchard, Shaun (Senior Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
16 x 10.9 x 0.8 centimetres (0.1
Genre:
Religion, Christianity, Christian Church,
Condition:
New
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Description

The Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) was a pivotal event in the life of the Catholic Church since the Reformation. This Very Short Introduction explores the backstory to this significant event, placing it within the wider history of the Catholic Church and the tumultuous context of the 1960s. Vatican II initiated profound changes not only within Catholic theology but also in the religious, social, and moral lives of the world's billion Catholics. The sixteen documents formally issued by Vatican II constitute some of the most influential writings of the twentieth century, shaping the Church's engagements with those outside its boundaries. This book distils research on Vatican II, employing first-hand accounts and official proceedings to provide a rich picture of this important event. By examining the events leading up to and following the Council, Shaun Blanchard and Stephen Bullivant offer insight into one of the most significant moments in Catholic history.

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