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Minor shelf wear. About 25 pages have ink MARKINGS. Otherwise a square, tight book. Index. x, 220 pp.
Book Summary
This edited volume from Gavin D'Costa examines the Catholic Church's engagement with religious pluralism, modernity, and global politics. The copy offered has minor shelf wear and about 25 pages with ink markings, but remains square and tight. It is a substantive academic resource for students of theology and religion, though the markings should be noted before purchase.
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About The Catholic Church and the World...
The Catholic Church and the World, edited by Gavin D'Costa, brings together scholarly essays on the Church's relationship to contemporary global issues, including religious pluralism, secularization, interfaith dialogue, and public life. As an edited collection, it offers diverse theological and ethical perspectives suited to upper-level undergraduates, seminarians, and researchers. This particular copy is described as having minor shelf wear and approximately 25 pages containing ink markings; otherwise it is a square, tight volume with an index and x, 220 pages. The markings may be useful annotations for some readers but should be considered by those seeking a clean text. Overall, it remains a solid working copy of a serious academic work.
Who should read The Catholic Church and the World...?
This book suits theology and religious studies students, seminarians, clergy, and academics exploring Catholic engagement with modernity and pluralism. It is also appropriate for educated general readers interested in the Church's public role and interfaith questions. Instructors may assign selected chapters, while researchers will value the edited scholarly perspectives. Buyers should be comfortable with a used copy containing ink markings on about 25 pages, as these may aid or distract depending on preference.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Edited by Gavin D'Costa, a recognized scholar in Catholic theology and religious pluralism
- ✓ Addresses timely themes: global politics, interfaith dialogue, and secularization
- ✓ Includes an index and a substantial 220-page scholarly collection
- ✓ Described as square and tight despite minor shelf wear
- ✓ Useful for academic courses, research, and personal theological study
Cons
- ✗ About 25 pages contain ink markings, which may not suit buyers wanting a clean text
- ✗ Minor shelf wear is present on the copy
- ✗ Edited collections vary in accessibility and coherence across chapters
- ✗ Assumes prior familiarity with theological and philosophical vocabulary
- ✗ Not a light introduction for casual readers
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Frequently asked questions
What is the condition of this used copy?
The description notes minor shelf wear and about 25 pages with ink markings; otherwise the book is square and tight.
Is this a textbook or a general-interest book?
It is an edited academic volume suited to theology and religious studies, not a general-interest introduction.
Does the book include an index?
Yes, the listing states that it has an index and runs x, 220 pages.
Who edited this volume?
Gavin D'Costa edited the collection; he is known for work on Catholic theology and religious pluralism.
Will the ink markings affect readability?
Markings are on about 25 pages; they may be helpful annotations for some readers but could distract those preferring a clean text.
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