Reason, Faith, and Tradition: Explorations in Catholic Theology

by Martin C. Albl

An introductory text that shows that reason and Christian belief are compatible and mutually supportive, and that both can lead to the truth.

The central aim of Reason, Faith, and Tradition is to show that reason and Christian belief are in fact not contradictory, but are simply two different orientations, two different ways of looking at the world, and that both can lead to truth. In the end they cannot be separated.

Here students see that a faith-based approach to theology is wholly compatible with a historical and critical approach. Topics covered include faith and reason; science and religion; Revelation; Scripture; the Trinity; Christian anthropology; Christology; the Last Things and Salvation; and the Roman Catholic Church.

Genres: Theology

402 pages, Paperback

First published February 2, 2009

Reviews

[Tom Wascoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent academic exploration of the beliefs and tenets of Christianity and more specifically of the beliefs and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church. Albl explores the role of reason, faith and tradition in the Christian religion.
He presents the tenet, opposing arguments and then rationale to support the tenet in light of the opposing arguments much as is done by Thomas Aquinas in his Summa Theologica. Not an easy read but an excellent read

[Natalie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Extremely biased, at times seems to contradict itself or give concessions when the logic argues in one chapter does not align with the argument in the next, gives no room for alternate perspectives or other faith traditions.

[Selena · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am not Catholic so some of my presumptions and questions of their practices were answered and helped me have a clearer understanding of the traditions in the Roman Catholic church.