Vision of Vatican II - by Ormond Rush (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

2020 Catholic Press Association first place award, theology--theological and philosophical studies

This book is unique in the literature about Vatican II. From the manifold issues debated at the council and formulated in its sixteen documents, Ormond Rush proposes that the salient features of "the vision of Vatican II" can be captured in twenty-four principles. He concludes by proposing that these principles can function as criteria for assessing the reception of the conciliar vision over the last five decades and into the future. There is no other book that attempts such a comprehensive synthesis of the council's vision for renewal and reform of the Catholic Church.

Review Quotes

"Rush's book is without a doubt one of the most important books on Vatican II published in the last two decades. It draws upon an incredible range of schol­arship while offering a synthetic and constructive account of the council."
Newman Studies Journal

"The Vision of Vatican II: Its Fundamental Principles provides an excellent companion to the conciliar documents, particularly for scholars moving the church out of the twentieth century and through the twenty-first century, and graduate students seeking a more comprehensive and deeper understanding of the council. We owe Rush a debt of gratitude for this valuable contribution."
Anastasia Wenlinder, Gonzaga University