{"title":"John W. O'Malley","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn W. O'Malley offers insightful explorations into pivotal moments of Catholic history, shedding light on significant Church councils such as Vatican I and Vatican II. His works blend scholarly rigour with accessible prose, inviting readers to deepen their understanding of religious tradition and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e, O'Malley’s books provide thoughtful analysis of theological developments and historical contexts, enriching the conversation around faith, authority, and the evolution of the Catholic Church.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vatican-i-by-john-w-omalley-9780674241404","title":"Vatican I","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1869, some seven hundred Catholic bishops travelled to Rome to participate in the first church-wide council in three hundred years. The French Revolution had shaken the foundations of the church. Pope Pius IX was determined to set things right through a declaration by the council that the pope was infallible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn W. O'Malley brings to life the bitter, schism-threatening conflicts that erupted at \u003cem\u003eVatican I\u003c\/em\u003e. The pope's zeal in pressing for infallibility raised questions about the legitimacy of the council, at the same time as Italian forces under Garibaldi seized the Papal States and were threatening to take control of Rome itself. Gladstone and Bismarck entered the fray. As its temporal dominion shrank, the Catholic Church became more pope-centred than ever before, with lasting consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eO'Malley's account of the debate over infallibility is masterful.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ci\u003eCommonweal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[O'Malley] excels in describing the ways in which the council initiated deep changes that still affect the everyday lives of Catholics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ci\u003eFirst Things\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn eminent scholar of modern Catholicism O'Malley invites us to see Catholicism's recent history as profoundly shaped by and against the imposing legacy of Pius IX.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGripping O'Malley continues to engage us with a past that remains vitally present.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ci\u003eThe Tablet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe worldwide dean of church historians has completed his trinity of works on church councils. A masterclass in church history telling us as much about the church now as then.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ci\u003eAmerica\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433255616748,"sku":"9780674241404","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780674241404.jpg?v=1774765339"},{"product_id":"what-happened-at-vatican-ii-by-john-w-omalley-9780674047495","title":"What Happened at Vatican II","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring four years in session, Vatican Council II held television audiences rapt with its elegant, magnificently choreographed public ceremonies, while its debates generated front-page news on a near-weekly basis. By virtually any assessment, it was the most important religious event of the twentieth century, with repercussions that reached far beyond the Catholic church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkably enough, this is the first book, solidly based on official documentation, to give a brief, readable account of the council from the moment Pope John XXIII announced it on January 25, 1959, until its conclusion on December 8, 1965. It locates the issues that emerge in this narrative in their contexts, large and small, historical and theological, thereby providing keys for grasping what the council hoped to accomplish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Happened at Vatican II\u003c\/em\u003e captures the drama of the council, depicting the colourful characters involved and their clashes with one another. The book also offers a new set of interpretive categories for understanding the council's dynamics—categories that move beyond the tired \"progressive\" and \"conservative\" labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs we approach the fiftieth anniversary of the calling of the council, this work reveals in a new way the spirit of Vatican II. A reliable, even-handed introduction to the council, the book is a critical resource for understanding the Catholic church today, including the pontificate of Benedict XVI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47933371777260,"sku":"9780674047495","price":70.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780674047495-what-happened-at-vatican-ii.jpg?v=1783869325"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/john-w-omalley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}