Baptism of Desire and Christian Salvation by Lusvardi, Anthony R.

Baptism of Desire and Christian Salvation

Belief in the necessity of baptism for salvation is rooted in the New Testament and was forcefully...
$128.35 AUD
$128.35 AUD
SKU: 9780813237985
Product Type: Books
Please hurry! Only 381 left in stock
Author: Anthony R. Lusvardi
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Subtotal: $128.35
10 customers are viewing this product
Baptism of Desire and Christian Salvation by Lusvardi, Anthony R.

Baptism of Desire and Christian Salvation

$128.35

Baptism of Desire and Christian Salvation

$128.35
Author: Anthony R. Lusvardi
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

Belief in the necessity of baptism for salvation is rooted in the New Testament and was forcefully affirmed by the Church Fathers, yet today this belief is treated with unease if not ignored altogether. Over the course of centuries, Catholic theology has wrestled with a doctrine-baptism of desire-that both preserves this fundamental principle and allows for salvation in hard cases, such as catechumens dying unexpectedly. Baptism of Desire and Christian Salvation traces this doctrine's varied history, from its genesis in a fourth century funeral oration given by Ambrose of Milan to its uneasy position in the Anonymous Christianity of Karl Rahner.


More than a history, however, this book raises questions about the nature of religious ritual and the sacraments, the mission of the Church, and the essence of salvation. Arguing that theologians of the past two centuries have tended to downplay the role of the sacraments when discussing salvation, Lusvardi suggests that baptism should remain our theological starting point. Engaging with the theological tradition and at times challenging the conventional wisdom, Baptism of Desire and Christian Salvation shows how such a sacramental approach can offer credible-and sometimes surprising-responses to questions related to the salvation of non-Christians, the fate of unbaptized infants, and the relevance of the Church's mission today.




Author: Anthony R. Lusvardi
Publisher: Catholic University of America Press
Published: 09/26/2024
Pages: 414
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9780813237985

About the Author
Anthony R. Lusvardi, SJ, is assistant theology instructor at the Pontifical Gregorian Institute, Rome.

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Related Products

Recently Viewed Products