Gerard Hall SM

"Without Ceasing to Be a Christian"

World Religions

“This is a work of remarkable scholarship and ecumenical engagement which investigates the ever-elusive interreligious writings of Raimon Panikkar from Catholic and Protestant perspectives. In many ways, it seeks to reinstate, as well as critique, Panikkar as a Christian theologian for whom the Christ-mystery is the focal point of his writings. Distinctive features include attention to little-known earlier works and development (or rupture?) of ideas in relation to his Opus Dei beginnings, Indic-Hindu Odyssey and beyond. This sometimes controversial, but always insightful, book is essential reading for all future Panikkar studies.”

Power of Popular Piety

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Ambrose Mong’s Power of Popular Piety is a wonderfully critical and creative examination of ‘popular religion’ in Catholic life from historical, sociological, political, and theological perspectives. It also demonstrates the absolute importance of attention to spiritual experience and inculturation in the church’s task of evangelization. The liberative, ecumenical, and interreligious aspects and prospects of popular piety are well documented. This work deserves to be read by anyone concerned for the church’s life and mission.”