Catholic Social Thought: The Documentary Heritage

Catholic Social Thought: The Documentary Heritage by O'Brien, David J.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781570758911.

This classic compendium of church teaching offers the most complete access to more than 100 years of official statements of the Catholic Church on social issues. With documents ranging from Pope Leo XIIIs Rerum Novarum (1891) to Pope Benedict XVIs Caritas in Veritate (2009), this is the single most comprehensive collection available of primary documents of Catholic social thought. Along with the complete texts of every essential papal encyclical, this volume also includes the important documents of the American bishops on peace, the economy, and racism. Every document is preceded by an introductory essay and helpful notes, making it an exceptional reference and teaching tool. This updated and expanded edition of a classic reference work remains an indispensable tool for scholars and students, religious and lay people, and everyone concerned with the official statements of the Catholic Church on social issues and world peace. David OBrien is Professor Emeritus of Catholic Studies at the College of the Holy Cross and University Professor of Faith and Culture at the University of Dayton. He has served as President of the American Catholic Historical Association Thomas A. Shannon is Professor Emeritus of Religion and Social Ethics in the Department of Humanities and Arts at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts.