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10 great books on Theology recommended by Juan Luis Lorda

The twentieth century has been fertile in theological works. Professor and theologian Juan Luis Lorda has selected the ten most important ones, although he mentions some more. Romano Guardini, one of the authors, summarizes them with this phrase: "the essence of Christianity is Jesus Christ". See the sample here.

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The Drama of Atheistic Humanism, by Henri de Lubac

Published at the end of the Second World War (1944), the lucid essay The drama of atheistic humanism represented a Christian analysis of the ferments that had led modern culture away from Christianity, and which were, in part, responsible for the catastrophe.

Juan Luis Lorda

15 Jul 2021

Theological legacies and challenges

We have a formidable heritage to study not only with the archaeological devotion of those who admire the past, but also as inspiration and support for the new challenges in the life of the Church.

Juan Luis Lorda

14 Jun 2021

I and You, by Martin Buber (1923)

Martin Buber's book Me and You is an atypical and original book, which has had an immense influence on the theology of the twentieth century. With a suggestive language of great poetic force, it manages to transmit basic intuitions that show the human being as relational or dialogical.

Juan Luis Lorda

17 May 2021

"Theology: a before and after in my way of conceiving the world".

The longing for God beats in hearts, whether we know it or not. Many lay people are looking for ways to get closer to the faith and know it better. Isabel Saiz, who studied Law and Business Administration and Management (ADE), explains how studying Theology influenced her way of conceiving the world, and talks about the desire for God.

Rafael Miner

2 May 2021

Yves-Marie Congar, the deployment of a theologian

After four years in prisoner-of-war camps (1940-1945), Yves Congar developed his theology on ecumenism and the Church, which he had already outlined, and made a significant contribution to the Second Vatican Council.

Juan Luis Lorda

7 Apr 2021

Dostoyevsky in 20th Century Theology

With the characters of his novels, Dostoyevsky manifested the depth of the mystery of evil; of human misery and sin; redemption in love: and the scandal of the cross of Christ. All this could not be said with ideas.

Juan Luis Lorda

17 Sep 2020

The Testimony of Grace, by Cardinal Dulles

Less known in Europe, Cardinal Avery Dulles (1918-2008) is the most important theologian of the United States in the 20th century, with contributions in Fundamental Theology, Apologetics and Ecclesiology.

Juan Luis Lorda

6 Aug 2020

Sertillanges and the Christian synthesis

Antonin-Dalmace Sertillanges (1863-1948) was a great scholar of St. Thomas and an attentive witness of the situation of contemporary thought. He left a wide and consistent work, and a wonderful book on intellectual life.

Juan Luis Lorda

7 Jul 2020

Renewal at its source, by John Paul II

The Renewal in its Sources (1972) is a book by St. John Paul II, written when he was Archbishop of Krakow. It reflects his reading of the texts of the Council and his mind on how they should be applied.

Juan Luis Lorda

10 May 2020

John Paul II, in memoriam. Surprise in the election

After a very brief John Paul I, serene, simple and jovial, but aware of the seriousness of the problems and lacking in health, came John Paul II, healthy and athletic, with good humor and poise, great faith and a piety that came naturally to him.

Juan Luis Lorda

7 Apr 2020

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