The McCabe reader

Herbert McCabe OP was one of the most intelligent Roman Catholic thinkers of the 20th century, whose writings have enjoyed enormous and welcome success. A significant influence on philosophers such as Anthony Kenny and Alasdair McIntyre, McCabe also counted amongst his friends Seamus Heaney and Terry Eagleton, and moved amongst the literary elite. His wide personal interests are reflected in his writings, which cover a broad range of topics. In this reader we glimpse an insight into the workings of a brilliant mind occupied by topics including the philosophy of God and Christian doctrine, ethics and moral theology, the problem of evil, the philosophical theology of St Thomas Aquinas, the traditional catholic concern for prayer, liturgy, Mary and St Dominic. Further musings reflect on issues that interested McCabe the most - philosophy of God, Christology, fundamental and sacramental theology, and ethics. - from publisher.

Part one. Philosophy of God and Christian doctrine. God and creation ; The logic of mysticism ; The involvement of God ; Evil ; Are creeds credible? ; Doubt is not unbelief ; 'He was crucified, suffered death, and was buried' ; 'Nobody comes to the Father but by Me' ; Prayer -- Part two. Ethics and moral theology. The good life ; Politics and virtue ; Ethics and language ; Teaching morals -- Part three. Essays on Aquinas. A very short introduction to Aquinas ; Aquinas on 'God is good' ; Aquinas on the Trinity ; Aquinas on the incarnation ; Aquinas on good sense -- Part four. Sermons. Faith ; The genealogy of Christ ; Jesus and sancity ; A sermon for Easter ; Motorways and God ; Render to Caesar ; Life after death.