Description
Distinct from other branches of theology, Fundamental Theology is a proper discipline that came into being in the nineteenth century as a response to the need for new direction in defense of the Faith. What characterized this relatively recent discipline was the theory of Revelation in its historic‑salvific aspect with explicit references to Christ.
In Fundamental Theology, this discipline is understood as theology of the fundamentals of theology, considering the term “fundamental” as that upon which something rests and is supported. The authors develop Fundamental Theology as a study of Revelation and faith, as all Christian discourse on God is based on these two realities.
In this text, the study is presented both dogmatically and as apologetics. Fundamental Dogmatics presents the historical Revelation of God and his transmission of theological faith in and through the Church. Fundamentals of Apologetics discusses the fundamental structure of the credibility of the Word Incarnate.
Fundamental Theology will be useful for those in theological studies and also the faithful who are interested in deepening their understanding of the Catholic faith from both the dogmatic and the apologetic perspectives.
