This book reports on the lives and works of the most influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century.
* A new book from one of the foremost Roman Catholic theologians currently writing in English
* Reports on the lives and works of the most influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century
* Covers theologians including: Chenu, the guru of the French worker priest movement; Congar who was imprisoned in Colditz; and Kung who was banned from teaching for decades because of his radical views
* Highlights the involvement of each theologian with the Second Vatican Council, and the dissatisfaction of most with what was achieved
* Includes a chapter on the controversial prelate, Pope John Paul II.
