A Brief History of Vatican II Religion_ Christianity and timeless wisdom regarding the

and timeless wisdom regarding the meaning of human existence

each one leading to the next

The premise of Toward a Christian Theology of Religious Pluralism is that the question has shifted from whether “salvation” occurs for members of other religious traditions to how in God’s plan these traditions mediate salvation to their members

Henri Nouwen was born in Holland in 1932 and ordained a Catholic priest in 1957

Boston University School of Theology

A Brief History of Vatican II Religion_ Christianity and timeless wisdom regarding theThe Second Vatican Council, summoned by Pope John XXIII on Christmas day 1961, began in October 1962. Meeting in four autumn sessions from 1962 to 1965, Pope Johns Council was a watershed in both world Christian and world religious history. With brevity and insight Giuseppe Alberigo tells the story of Vatican II Council for a generation that has come of age since its close. He shows us a Council that Pope John called to renew not just the church but