In this sweeping and visionary work, world-renowned theologian Hans Küng distills three decades of innovative scholarship into a masterful synthesis that speaks directly to the questions of our age. More than a summary of past thought, Theology for the Third Millennium is a bold reassertion of theology’s living relevance in a world where faith is often dismissed, misunderstood, or attacked.

Küng confronts the reality of modern skepticism head-on, crafting an intellectually rigorous yet deeply human defense of religion’s place in the contemporary search for meaning. With characteristic brilliance, he navigates the crossroads of philosophy, history, and cultural critique, showing how theology—far from being outdated—remains a vital force shaping human destiny.

This groundbreaking volume is essential reading for students, scholars, and all those who wrestle with the big questions of existence. Küng’s lucid and accessible prose invites readers into an honest conversation about belief and doubt, reason and revelation, tradition and modernity. Theology for the Third Millennium is not only a culmination of Küng’s lifetime of thought but also a guidepost for the future—an enduring reminder that theology, at its best, illuminates the deepest dimensions of the human experience.

About the Author
Hans Küng obtained a doctorate in theology from the Sorbonne in 1957. He was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in 1954. In 1962, he was named by Pope John XXIII a theological consultant for the second Vatican Council and played the key role in the writing of Vatican II, which radically modernized key areas of Catholic teaching. His questioning of traditional Church doctrines led to a 1979 Vatican censure that banned his teaching as a Catholic theologian, provoking huge international controversy. A settlement was reached a year later. He lives and teaches in Tubingen, Germany. His many books include On Being a Christian and Christianity: Essence, History, and Future.

 

Product details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Doubleday, First Edition 1988
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 310 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0385411251
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0385411257
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pound
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.84 x 8.5 inches
• Condition: Used Very Good

 

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