Catholic Resources: Need Your Recommendation
Hello sisters and brothers who are Catholics and who use Logos software,
I am thinking about getting some resources on Catholic theology. I am not a Catholic, but am interested in having some resources on doctrines and theology of the Catholic Church. There are two collections in pre-pub right now, and I don't know which one I should consider:
Catholic Theology and Dogma (8 volumes) by various authors
Dogmatic Theology (12 volumes) by Joseph Pohle
My goal is to understand the basic tenants of the major Catholic doctrines and theology, why Catholics believe in those doctrines, and the origins of such doctrines, theology, and beliefs, etc. I realize that it would be impossible to expound all in just one or two volumes, but I do wish Logos offered a one or two volume resource on the Catholic doctrines, theology, dogma,etc, that is current and accessible to non-Catholics.
Of the two collections listed above (and perhaps other resources offered by Logos such as the Vatican II Documents), which one do you recommend?
thanks,
David
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Two threads that may be helpful: Last Chance for Catholic Dogma Collection and Catholic Theology and Dogma collection
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David L Bailey said:
There are two collections in pre-pub right now, and I don't know which one I should consider:
If you were to ask me outside of Logos I would mention:
Faith of the Early Fathers: Three-Volume Set
by William A. JurgensCatechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition
by U.S. Catholic ChurchCompendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
by Joseph Ratzinger; Pope Benedict XVIDocuments from the Councils (Vatican II is now in prepub)Notice there is significant overlap with the Catholic Theology and Dogma collection. Plus it is coming out soon as opposed to gathering interest. You'll never understand Catholic theology without the history (Jurgens, Denzinger, Compendium) and the levels of certainty (Ott).Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."
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Thanks, Scott.
Those links were very helpful. After reading the forum comments, I made my decision. See my next post.
David
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MJ. Smith said:
Documents from the Councils (Vatican II is now in prepub)
Notice there is significant overlap with the Catholic Theology and Dogma collection. Plus it is coming out soon as opposed to gathering interest. You'll never understand Catholic theology without the history (Jurgens, Denzinger, Compendium) and the levels of certainty (Ott).Thank you, MJ, for those links to the book versions. I have added the Logos pre-pub resources, Catholic Theology and Dogma and Vatican II, to my account. Indeed, the one by William Jurgens looks very interesting. I have the Early Church Fathers in Logos, so this awesome resource will be sufficient for now.
God Bless,
David
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I'm new to how the publications are added to the Logos library, but is there any chance that the two books on the Catechism of the Catholic Church would be added to the library of publications available to the Logos Software?MJ. Smith said:
Catechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition by U.S. Catholic Church
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Joseph Ratzinger; Pope Benedict XVI
Thank you,
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Mike Estes said:
but is there any chance that the two books on the Catechism of the Catholic Church would be added to the library of publications available to the Logos Software?
We are free to suggest titles here and at suggest@logos.com. Logos uses the suggestions as one piece of the decision as to what to offer. They also have two programs in which a sufficient number of users must agree to purchase the books to meet production costs before a book is published. I would expect the CCC to be on their radar and eventually be made available but have no guess as to when.
Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."
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David L Bailey said:
Thanks, Scott.
Those links were very helpful. After reading the forum comments, I made my decision. See my next post.
David
Just wanted to make sure you saw this opportunity in community pricing: http://www.logos.com/product/8511/the-catholic-encyclopedia
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