The First Seven Ecumenical Councils (325-787): Their History and Theology (Theology and Life Series 21)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 342 pages
• Published by: Liturgical Press July 1990
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0814656161
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0814656167
• Book Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 15.2 ounces

Reader Reviews
In this valuable book Leo Donald Davis, a Roman Catholic priest takes an objective look at the history of the Church and the theological story of the council meetings during the first seven ecumenical councils. Each chapter of the book is dedicated to one council; the circumstances that led to the council, the convening of the council, the actual deliberations and the aftermath of the council. The seven ecumenical council dealt with are the councils of Nicea I, Constantinople I, Ephesus, Chalcedon, Constantinople II, Constantinople III and Nicea II. The life of the Church during these councils was very much intertwined with secular history. Secular politics and theological controversieis were often intermingled. The eccelsiastical rivalries were sometimes much worse than the political ones. The author deals with history in an objective manner and is preoccupied with showing the gruesome facts without taking any sides. The faithful people need to note that the Holy Spirit worked through all these persons and situations. It is a delightful book. After having read this, our outlook on the Church and her doctrines will no more be the same.