I have nearly finished reading a book which I judge to be a milestone in my intellectual life. Thanks to this book, the purpose and meaning of Vatican II are now clear to me, in a way which explains why I have felt, until now, somewhat confused about it. (Dom Julian Stead, Portsmouth, Rhode Island) ...this book represents an impressive piece of interpretation and contributes in no small measure to an understanding of the religious significance of Vatican II. (James R. Pambrun, Église et Théologie) John F. Kobler's 'Vatican II, Theophany and the Phenomenon of Man: The Council's Pastoral Servant Leader Theology for the Third Millennium' (NY: Peter Lang, 1991) is an outstanding scholarly treatment of the pastoral theology of the Second Vatican Council. Kobler offers the kind of scholarship and rigorous interpretation of Vatican II needed for the reinvigoration of the renewal effort of the Church and especially religious communities within the Church. (Theodore Vitali, The Passionist) Skryť popis