The Disciples' Call: Theologies of Vocation from Scripture to the Present Day

by Christopher Jamison

Book Overview

There is currently no shared language of vocation among Catholics in the developed, post-modern world of Europe and North America. The decline in practice of the faith and a weakened understanding of Church teaching has led to reduced numbers of people entering into marriage, religious life and priesthood.

Uniquely, this book traces the development of vocation from scriptural, patristic roots through Thomism and the Reformation to engage...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 056763177X
• ISBN13: 9780567631770
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.3"