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Zusatztext 'The book is clearly written and well documented; it also has an index and a comprehensive bibliography.' The Way ' ... we are in the midst of an unusually rich period for publications on the Marian church. William Wizeman's sometimes combative but always meticulous scholarship is a major contribution and deserves to be widely read and discussed.' Journal of British Studies 47 (April 2008) 'For the seminarian who wants a straightforward examination of the beliefs of Marian Catholics! this is the text... this by far is the best book on the subject. Wizeman's clear! unpretentious writing will impress readers who tire of self-absorbed authors who burden others with their needlessly complicated syntax and diction.' Anglican and Episcopal History 'William Wizeman's lucidly written study sheds important light on the complex processes of re-Catholicizing England in the reign of Mary I... His arguments are amply supported throughout with varied! judiciously chosen examples! and this study does valuable work to fill a gap in religious scholarship.' Sixteenth Century Journal 'Happily! William Wizeman gives his readers exactly what the title promises... Even an advanced undergraduate would be able to comprehend his arguments and evidence with relative ease... William Wizeman's [...] always meticulous scholarship is a major contribution and deserves to be widely read and discussed.' Journal of British Studies 'Wizeman's study makes an important contribution to understanding the developments of Catholic theology during the second half of the sixteenth century.' Ecclesiology '... Wizeman's book is a valuable addition to a major historical debate. His untimely death is a great loss to the academic world.' Theological Studies Informationen zum Autor William Wizeman! SJ! received his D.Phil. at the University of Oxford in 2002! and is Associate Pastor of Corpus Christi Church! New York! USA. Zusammenfassung Explores Catholic theology and spirituality according to the religious literature printed during the reign of Mary Tudor (1553-1558). After considering the historiography of Mary Tudor's reign, this book contextualises these writings through a brief history of the Marian church and a discussion of the authors and dedicatees. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents: Introduction. The interpretation of Catholicism in Marian England; The Marian Catholic texts! their authors and dedicatees; Marian Catholic theology of revelation and its transmission; Marian Catholic christology and soteriology; Marian Catholic ecclesiology; Marian Catholic sacramental theology and spirituality; Marian Catholic piety; Marian Catholic eschatology; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index. ...
