John Christopher Nichols is an English academic and Catholic priest with a focus on theology. He served as the inaugural John Paul II Memorial Visiting Lecturer at the University of Oxford, delivering lectures on Catholic theology. As a member of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans), he holds the position of Prior at St Michael the Archangel in Cambridge. His scholarly work explores profound theological concepts and their relevance to contemporary discourse.
The narrative explores the efforts of the Canons Regular of Prémontré, also known as the Norbertines, to revive their once-thriving Order in 19th-century England and Scotland. Amidst the backdrop of Queen Victoria's reign, the story highlights their dedication and resilience in the face of challenges, shedding light on a lesser-known chapter of religious history and the significance of their contributions to the spiritual landscape of the time.
"The Thought of Pope Benedict XVI is a comprehensive introduction to a major theologian in his own right, quite apart from his significance in the politics of the Church. For those attempting to chart the future of the Catholic faith as it struggles with the role of religion in war, women's reproductive rights, inter-religious dialogue, homosexuality, the roles of bishops and theologians, and international human rights issues, Nichol's work is indispensable as both a compass and an oracle"--
Aidan Nichols has made significant contributions to theological literature since the early 1980s, showcasing his expertise and insights throughout his work. His writings explore various theological themes and engage with contemporary issues, reflecting his deep understanding of faith and its implications in modern society.
"Offers a comprehensive introduction to the thought of Matthias Joseph Scheeben, one of the Catholic Church s finest dogmatic theologians of modern times. The first major study of Scheeben's whole dogmatics ever to appear in English"-- Provided by publisher
In this brief guide, an internationally acclaimed theologian and Dominican priest explains the approach to Catholic theology that he has worked out during his nearly forty years of publishing books and articles in the service of the Church. He looks at the nature of theology, its status as a science that is also a wisdom, its intrinsic principles and methods, its sources, and its subdivisions. He discusses the qualities the budding theologian must make his own if theology is to be authentically Catholic and assist, rather than hinder, the Church's mission. In a time of considerable confusion in the intellectual life of the Church, arising not only from professors but from hierarchs, The Theologian's Enterprise offers comprehensive yet concise counsel to those setting out in the study of their faith, perhaps for the first time.
Students of Catholic theology are often presented with a choice between two great masters: Thomas Aquinas and Hans Urs von Balthasar. What starts as a cordial difference in form and method often morphs into a bitter rivalry. Dominican theologian Father Aidan Nichols sees no need for competition. Balthasar for Thomists gives a panoramic view of Balthasar's thought and spirituality, unearthing many of his innumerable debts to Aquinas and providing context for their points of divergence. The enormous cultural project of Balthasar, writes Father Nichols, differs too much from St. Thomas' pedagogical one "to count as a rival to Thomism on the latter's own ground (and, of course, vice versa)". While constituting an original form of faithful Catholic thought, Balthasar's approach may be regarded as a synthesis of the influences of Thomas and his Franciscan contemporary St. Bonaventure. In its breadth, Balthasar for Thomists serves as a general introduction to Balthasar for those unacquainted with his profound and wide-ranging theology.
Drawing on Evangelical and Catholic exegetes, Church Fathers, and the ancient liturgies as well as later theological masters, Deep Mysteries shows how the events of the life of Jesus Christ have causal power to enter human existence now. History, metaphysics, and worshipful meditation are joined together herein.
This study is an introduction to Catholic theology designed both for the theological student and for the general reader willing to make a certain effort. After introducing the idea of theology adn the virtues desirable in the budding theologian, the bulk of the book falls intro the five sections: (1) the tole of philosophy in theology; (2) the use of the Bible in theology; (3) the resources of tradition, liturgy and sacred art; Fathers, Councils and Creeds; the sense of the faithful; (4) two 'aids to discernment in short history of Catholic theology from the New Testament to the present day. The conclusion considers the features of pluralism and unity which should typify Catholic theology as a whole and suggests how unity may avoid becoming uniformity without pluralism becoming anarchy.