Catholic History for Today's Church
How Our Past Illuminates Our Present
$25.49
- Paperback
248 pages
- Release Date
3 September 2026
Summary
A modern classic in the study of Catholic history, offering a clear, engaging account of how the Church’s past illuminates its present challenges.
Written by one of the world’s most respected historians of Christianity, it introduces readers to Catholic history not as a static chronicle of events, but as a living tradition shaped by contingency, reform, conflict, and renewal.
Rather than providing a comprehensive institutional history, O’Malley focuses on the …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798216481300 |
|---|---|
| Author: | John W. O'Malley, SJ |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Imprint: | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 248 |
| Release Date: | 3 September 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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About The Author
John W. O'Malley, SJ
John W. O’Malley (1927–2022) was a Jesuit priest and one of the most influential historians of the Catholic Church. A longtime professor at Georgetown University, he authored landmark works including Trent and All That, What Happened at Vatican II, Vatican I, and A History of the Popes. His writing reshaped how scholars and general readers understand Catholic history, reform, and continuity.
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