The Concept of Heresy According to Cardinal Hosius: Catholic University of America, Studies in Sacred Theology, Second Series, No. 2

The book ""The Concept of Heresy According to Cardinal Hosius"" is a comprehensive study of the Catholic Church's understanding of heresy, as articulated by the influential 16th-century theologian, Cardinal Stanislaus Hosius. Written by Francis J. Zdrodowski, the book is part of the Catholic University of America's ""Studies in Sacred Theology"" series, and is the second in the second series.The book begins with an introduction to Hosius, his life, and his contributions to Catholic theology. It then explores the concept of heresy, its history, and its significance in the Catholic Church. The author examines Hosius's writings on heresy and his views on the role of the Church in combating it.The book also discusses the Church's response to heresy throughout history, including the Inquisition and other measures taken to combat heretical beliefs. Zdrodowski examines the theological and philosophical underpinnings of Hosius's views on heresy and the Church's response to it, and considers their relevance to contemporary debates within the Church.Overall, ""The Concept of Heresy According to Cardinal Hosius"" is a scholarly and detailed exploration of an important aspect of Catholic theology, and will be of interest to scholars, theologians, and anyone interested in the history and development of Catholic thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.