books by Aidan Nichols     books:       The Thought of Pope Benedict XVI: An Introduction to the Theology of Joseph Ratzinger1 review Aidan Nichols Burns & Oates, 2005 Praise for Aidan Nichols Nichols has written yet another fine work, this time on the theological thought of Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI. Written in the late 1980s, Nichols does not go into much of Ratzinger's work as head of the CDF, a Roman congregation whose purpose it is to defend and clarify the Faith. However, he does go thoroughly into Ratzinger's pre-conciliar work, his work at the Second Vatican ...             Beyond the Blue Glass1 review Aidan Nichols Saint Austin Press, 2007 Challenging and rewarding essays Whilst launching The Modern Rite, Father Aidan Nichols remarked that its author, Monsignor Gamber, had produced more books "than even me"! Beyond the Blue Glass, however, another offering from England's most prolific Catholic theologian, is perhaps evidence that the final tally may well go in Father Nichols' favour. The present volume is divided into two parts. The first consists of seven ...             Mysterium Paschale: The Mystery of Easter2 reviews Hans Urs von Balthasar Ignatius Press, 2000 Brilliant This is a brilliant piece of scholarship drawing from the deepest wells of Biblical interpretation, traditional theology, and rigorous philosophical thinking. Balthasar confirms for me that the most sophisticated and original thinking is done 'on route' of tradition rather than in wandering away from it. Thinkers and believers of all sorts, especially Protestant Christians (which I am) will ...             Light from the East1 review A. Nichols, Aidan Nichols State Mutual Book & Periodical Service,, 1990 Worth ten stars Finally one of the best intros to Orthodox thought is available in the States. I came by this in London several years ago and devoured it in a day. This is one of my favorite introductions to Orthodox theology, written by a fantastic Roman Catholic scholar and teacher, Aidan Nichols. All of the major Eastern Orthodox thinkers and theologians of the 20th century, including the topics of their ...             Yves Congar1 review Aidan Nichols Morehouse Pub Co, 1989 Real Ecumenism For anyone interested in the ecumenical movement of the 20th century, or in the shift in ecclesiological expression in the Roman Catholic tradition at the time of Vatican II, this book is essential reading. Why? Because Yves Congar was one of the most articulate proponents and driving forces behind a reappropriation of the patristic perspective (along with Henri de Lubac, Georges Florovsky and ...             Looking at the Liturgy: A Critical View of Its Contemporary Form3 reviews Aidan Nichols Ignatius Press, 1996 A work of tremendous importance It is sometimes said that there are more important things to worry about in the Church today than the Liturgy. Frankly, there are not. For, as Aidan Nichols incisively puts it: "There can hardly be a more important topic than the Liturgy if it really is, as the Fathers of the Second Vatican Council maintained, the source from which the Church's life flows and the summit to which that life is ...             Catena Aurea: A Commentary on the Four Gospels Collected Out of the Works of the Fathers (4-Volume Set)4 reviews Thomas, Saint Aquinas, Aidan Nichols Saint Austin Press, 1999 A treasure! I am so glad this book is back in print! Can you imagine how valuable a Bible commentary written by early Christians themselves would be? Well, this comes very close! St. Thomas Aquinas himself compiled this opus from sermons and commentaries on the Gospels written by the early Church Fathers. He arranged their thoughts in such a way that they form a continuous commentary on each Gospel, ...             Holy Order: The Apostolic Ministry from the New Testament to the Second Vatican Council (Oscott Series, 5)1 review Aidan Nichols Ignatius Press / Veritas, 1991 Superb Aidan Nichols presents an outstanding work on the historical development and theology of the sacrament of Holy Orders. His work is very comprehensive, yet readable and enjoyable. His background on the topic seems to be extensive and there is a brief commentary at the end on women's ordination and another on celibacy. Nichols is a scholar and any priest or seminarian would be impressed with this ...             A Key to the Doctrine of the Eucharist6 reviews Abbot Vonier, Peter Kreeft, ... Zaccheus Press, 2003 The Key to "A Key" The Key to the understanding of "A Key to the Doctrine of the Eucharist" is the first sentence of Chapter Ten. It should stand at the head of the book. "In theological matters the spark that illumines always comes from under the hoof of hard thinking." The hard thinking is accompanied by a certain "hard reading" because of the subject matter and at times because of the vocabulary. I am ...             Eschatology: Death and Eternal Life (Dogmatic Theology)5 reviews Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger Catholic Univ of Amer Pr, 1989 A Clear and Precise Work of Theology "Eschatology: Death and Eternal Life" is a very mature and thorough study of this difficult topic. Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, originally wrote this book in German, as the final volume in a series on Dogmatic Theology. It is a very professional piece of scholarship and is the culmination of twenty years worth of research. In this book, Ratzinger writes in a very clear and direct ...             Discovering Aquinas: An Introduction to His Life, Work and Influence2 reviews Aidan Nichols Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd, 2002 An excellent resource for Thomists Thomas Aquinas is very relevant to the 21st century. In fact, "The hour is striking when a recall to the ontological theology of Thomas is urgent," (p. 182) writes Aidan Nichols, Prior of the Dominican House in Cambridge, England. Fr. Nichols is an accomplished philosopher who has become an accomplished theologian with such works as The Theology of Joseph Ratzinger: An Introductory Study (1994) ...             The Holy Eucharist: From the New Testament to Pope John Paul II (The Oscott Series, No. 6)1 review Aidan Nichols Hyperion Books, 1991 A solid introduction to the Eucharist Aidan Nichols has provided us with a good, though brief, theological introduction to the doctrine of the Holy Eucharist, from a traditional Roman Catholic point of view. It is well written, easily accessible, well researched, and thoughtful. Nichols competently addresses the New Testament, Church Fathers, the Medieval period, the Counter Reformation, and the 20th century. He organizes his ...             Panther and the Hind2 reviews Aidan Nichols Continuum, 1993 A very good Tour de Force of Anglican Theology Aidan Nichols does an excellent job of provding one of the few historical theologies of Anglicanism. Anglicanism becomes a dizzying array of complexities as it progresses from the Reformation era to the present. Nichols does a fine job of portraying this complex portrait of Anglicanism fairly even though he himself is Roman Catholic. I enjoyed the work immensely but was surprised to find Nichols ...             Catholic Thought since the Enlightenment: A Survey1 review Aidan Nichols Unisa Press, 1998 Tortured syntax This book could have been very useful and informative; certainly, the chapter headings suggest it. The actual contents are probably also informative, were it not for the impenetrable prose in which they are wrapped. The average sentence in this book is very complex, often containing long parentheses, so that on reaching the middle of a sentence one has forgotten the beginning. If the text were ...             Christendom Awake: On Re-Energising the Church in Culture Aidan Nichols T. & T. Clark Publishers, 2000             Christ in His Mysteries Blessed Columba Marmion, Fr. Benedict Groeschel (Foreword), ... Zaccheus Press, 2008      Each year, the Church celebrates the Mysteries of Christ?s birth, life, death, and Resurrection. These are the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, and Easter ? and each is the source of a particular grace, each has its own special gift for us.       Christ in His Mysteries is Blessed Columba Marmion?s great meditation on the treasure-house of grace Christ offers to us in the Church?s liturgical year. 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