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Examines Hans Urs von Balthasar's study of ancient and medieval theological aesthetics in his Glory of the Lord and confirms and critiques certain aspects of his analysis of traditional texts. Bychkov clarifies certain methodological issues concerning the hermeneutics of ancient and medieval text. This masterly exposition also shows how the texts analyzed have significantly influenced the development of Western theological thought.

Building on the renewal of Thomistic ethics encouraged by key moral encyclicals including "Humanae Vitae", "Veritatis Splendor", and "Evangelium Vitae", this book examines some of the most difficult questions regarding the ethics of procreation and human life. It offers an argument on the contested question of contraception and related matters.

*An expanded edition of the only English translation of Aquinass greatest biblical commentary*

The philosophical and theological works of St Thomas Aquinas are held in universal esteem. His commentaries on Scripture and the role of Scripture in his theological works have garnered considerable attention. This book helps readers gain insight into the way in which Thomas translated his exegesis and thoughts into his sermons.

Is it ever morally right to procure an abortion, to help procure one, or to perform one? This title surveys the philosophical arguments in favor of the moral permissibility of abortion and refutes them point by point. It presents a case for the pro-life position and a challenge to the philosophical arguments on behalf of the pro-choice position.

Michael Joseph Molloy (1917-1994) was born and died in Milltown, Co. Galway. He originally intended to join the priesthood but was struck down by tuberculosis. It was during the long periods he spent in the hospital that he started writing plays, having been inspired by a childhood visit to the Abbey Theatre, Dublin. His first play, Old Road, was produced at the Abbey in 1943, as were The Visiting House in 1946 and The King of Friday's Men in ...

Irish Drama Selections 8. Plays of George Moore & Edward Martyn.

Contents: The Au Pair Man, The Patrick Pearse Motel, Da, Summer, A Life, Kill --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Samuel J. Waddell (1878-1967), who took on the stage-name Rutherford Mayne when he embarked on a theatrical career, was the most prolific, versatile, and successful playwright that the Irish Literary Revival in Ulster brought forth. In the course of his career as a dramatist, from 1906 to 1934, he wrote thirteen plays -- ten plays for the Ulster Literary Theatre, one for the Dublin-based Theatre of Ireland, and two for the Abbey Theatre. Espec...

The author offers a searching discussion of the importance, for Christian faith and life, of the relation between the natural religion of humanity -- as reflected in different ways by all religions of the world -- and the revealed religion of Jesus Christ. Francis Clark makes a significant contribution to the ongoing debate on the theology of religious pluralism.

Clearly we have entered an era of heightened interest in spirituality. The proliferation of books, music, and paraphernalia espousing the way of the spirit is a striking phenomenon. Everywhere there is a new willingness to admit that the categories of rational thought, the authority of science, are no longer adequate to the task of making sense of our lives. A search for meaning has become pervasive.Equally striking has been the rise of experi...