Melissa J. Wilde

Vatican II

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ISBN 13:: 9780691161723
author:: Melissa J. Wilde
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Princeton University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 216
Dimensions:: 15.6 x 1.4 x 23.4 cm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology
Condition:: New
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Vatican II: A Sociological Analysis of Religious Change by Melissa Wilde explores one of the most significant events in modern Catholic history. In 1964, millions of Roman Catholics worldwide attended masses conducted mostly in their native languages for the first time in centuries. This marked just the beginning of profound changes stemming from the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), also known as Vatican II. Drawing on newly available sources, including interviews with key bishops and cardinals, and primary documents from the Vatican Secret Archive, Wilde offers a new explanation for this transformative period in the Church's history. Her analysis reveals that the Council's pronouncements were not solely the result of papal will, but rather the outcome of a dramatic confrontation between progressives and conservatives. This book provides insight into the social underpinnings of religious change, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding this pivotal moment in modern Catholic history.

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