Sense of the Faith in History
Its Sources, Reception, and Theology
Sense of the Faith in History
Its Sources, Reception, and Theology
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Publisher: Liturgical Press
ISBN: 9780814666890
Number of Pages: 456
Published: 03/01/2022
Width: 15.2 cm
Height: 22.9 cm
While taught by Vatican II, the "sense of the faith" (sensus fidei) has had little official impact in the Catholic Church. What would the church look like if it took this conciliar teaching to heart? To address this neglect, John Burkhard locates the historical roots of the teaching and its emergence at Vatican II. It attempts to better understand the "sense of the faith" in the light of other fundamental teachings of the council and challenges the hierarchical church to invite all the faithful to rightfully participate in the prophetic ministry of the whole church, closely allied with Pope Francis's call for a more synodal church.
Contents
Preface xi
Chapter 1 The “Sense of the Faith” before, during, and after the Council of Trent 1
Before Trent 2
The Council of Trent (1545–63) 9
After Trent 11
Conclusion and Prospect 22
Chapter 2 Conscious Stirrings of the “Sense of the Faith” in Nineteenth-Century Germany 23
Johann Adam Möhler 23
Nineteenth-Century Roman Catholic Canon Lawyers 32
Chapter 3 The Role of the “Sense of the Faith” and the Definition of Mary’s Immaculate Conception 41
History of the Liturgy and the Theology of the Immaculate Conception 42
Definition of Mary’s Immaculate Conception and the Role of the “Sense of the Faithful” 56
Meaning of the Dogma of Mary’s Immaculate Conception 70
Chapter 4 John Henry Newman and the Testing of the “Sense of the Faithful” in the Crucible of Controversy 85
The Rambler Commentary of May 1859 86
The Rambler Article of July 1859 89
Characteristics of the “Sense of the Faithful” according to Newman 96
The Validity of Newman’s View of Arianism and His Understanding of the “Sense of the Faithful” 99
Conclusion 101
Chapter 5 The “Sense of the Faith” in the Nineteenth Century: Gains and Losses 103
Johann Baptist Franzelin, SJ 103
Matthias Joseph Scheeben 110
Vatican I (1869–70) 120
The Aftermath of Vatican I 130
Chapter 6 The Growing Conviction of a Theology of the “Sense of the Faith” in the Twentieth Century 133
Francisco Marín-Sola, OP 134
Mannes Dominikus Koster, OP 143
Chapter 7 Consolidation of the Theology of the “Sense of the Faith” in the Twentieth Century 161
Yves Congar, OP 162
Clément Dillenschneider, CSSR 172
Chapter 8 The “Sense of the Faith” and the Dogmatic Definition of Mary’s Assumption into Heaven 183
The Emergence of the Feast of the Assumption 185
The Debate of Mary’s Assumption 197
The Definition of Mary’s Assumption 200
The Meaning of the Dogma of Mary’s Assumption 205
A Continuing Task 218
Chapter 9 The “Sense of the Faith” and Vatican II 221
Preparatory Phase of Vatican II (January 1959 to Fall of 1962) 223
First Session (Fall 1962) and Intersession (December 1962 to September 1963) 227
Second Session (Fall 1963) 235
Intersession (December 1963 to September 1964) and Third Session (Fall 1964) 240
Lumen Gentium, Article 12 243
Lumen Gentium, Article 35 254
The Presence of the “Sense of the Faith” in Dei Verbum, Articles 8 and 10 260
Conclusions on the Teaching of Vatican II on the “Sense of the Faith” 268
Chapter 10 Official Reception of the “Sense of the Faith” 273
What Is Reception? 274
The Revised Code of Canon Law (1983) and the Code of the Canons of the Eastern Churches (1990) 277
The Papal Magisterium since Vatican II 287
The Catechism of the Catholic Church 296
The Role Played by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith 299
The Contribution of the International Theological Commission 303
Conclusion 321
Chapter 11 The “Sense of the Faith”: Components of a Possible Synthesis 323
The Retrieval of Experience 324
Historical Consciousness 336
Questions and Human Being 339
Language and Symbol 342
Levels of Understanding 346
A Fuller Understanding of Revelation 349
An Emerging Understanding of Tradition 357
The Place of Pneumatology 362
Conclusion 373
Appendix A Lumen Gentium 12, 1: Latin Text and English Translations 381
Appendix B Lumen Gentium 35, 1 and 4: Latin Text and English Translations 383
A Chronological Bibliography of the “Sense of the Faith” from 1940 to 2020 387
General Bibliography 415
Index of Names 428
Index of Subjects 436
Preface xi
Chapter 1 The “Sense of the Faith” before, during, and after the Council of Trent 1
Before Trent 2
The Council of Trent (1545–63) 9
After Trent 11
Conclusion and Prospect 22
Chapter 2 Conscious Stirrings of the “Sense of the Faith” in Nineteenth-Century Germany 23
Johann Adam Möhler 23
Nineteenth-Century Roman Catholic Canon Lawyers 32
Chapter 3 The Role of the “Sense of the Faith” and the Definition of Mary’s Immaculate Conception 41
History of the Liturgy and the Theology of the Immaculate Conception 42
Definition of Mary’s Immaculate Conception and the Role of the “Sense of the Faithful” 56
Meaning of the Dogma of Mary’s Immaculate Conception 70
Chapter 4 John Henry Newman and the Testing of the “Sense of the Faithful” in the Crucible of Controversy 85
The Rambler Commentary of May 1859 86
The Rambler Article of July 1859 89
Characteristics of the “Sense of the Faithful” according to Newman 96
The Validity of Newman’s View of Arianism and His Understanding of the “Sense of the Faithful” 99
Conclusion 101
Chapter 5 The “Sense of the Faith” in the Nineteenth Century: Gains and Losses 103
Johann Baptist Franzelin, SJ 103
Matthias Joseph Scheeben 110
Vatican I (1869–70) 120
The Aftermath of Vatican I 130
Chapter 6 The Growing Conviction of a Theology of the “Sense of the Faith” in the Twentieth Century 133
Francisco Marín-Sola, OP 134
Mannes Dominikus Koster, OP 143
Chapter 7 Consolidation of the Theology of the “Sense of the Faith” in the Twentieth Century 161
Yves Congar, OP 162
Clément Dillenschneider, CSSR 172
Chapter 8 The “Sense of the Faith” and the Dogmatic Definition of Mary’s Assumption into Heaven 183
The Emergence of the Feast of the Assumption 185
The Debate of Mary’s Assumption 197
The Definition of Mary’s Assumption 200
The Meaning of the Dogma of Mary’s Assumption 205
A Continuing Task 218
Chapter 9 The “Sense of the Faith” and Vatican II 221
Preparatory Phase of Vatican II (January 1959 to Fall of 1962) 223
First Session (Fall 1962) and Intersession (December 1962 to September 1963) 227
Second Session (Fall 1963) 235
Intersession (December 1963 to September 1964) and Third Session (Fall 1964) 240
Lumen Gentium, Article 12 243
Lumen Gentium, Article 35 254
The Presence of the “Sense of the Faith” in Dei Verbum, Articles 8 and 10 260
Conclusions on the Teaching of Vatican II on the “Sense of the Faith” 268
Chapter 10 Official Reception of the “Sense of the Faith” 273
What Is Reception? 274
The Revised Code of Canon Law (1983) and the Code of the Canons of the Eastern Churches (1990) 277
The Papal Magisterium since Vatican II 287
The Catechism of the Catholic Church 296
The Role Played by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith 299
The Contribution of the International Theological Commission 303
Conclusion 321
Chapter 11 The “Sense of the Faith”: Components of a Possible Synthesis 323
The Retrieval of Experience 324
Historical Consciousness 336
Questions and Human Being 339
Language and Symbol 342
Levels of Understanding 346
A Fuller Understanding of Revelation 349
An Emerging Understanding of Tradition 357
The Place of Pneumatology 362
Conclusion 373
Appendix A Lumen Gentium 12, 1: Latin Text and English Translations 381
Appendix B Lumen Gentium 35, 1 and 4: Latin Text and English Translations 383
A Chronological Bibliography of the “Sense of the Faith” from 1940 to 2020 387
General Bibliography 415
Index of Names 428
Index of Subjects 436
"This major work on 'the sense of the faith' gives further evidence for why John Burkhard is one of the most important Catholic theologians working in the field of fundamental theology today. His extraordinary erudition, clarity of thought, and capacity for synthesis are all on full display in these pages, as is his deep commitment to the welfare of the church. Almost six decades since the close of the council, our church is still struggling to fully embrace the council's teaching that all the baptized faithful receive and penetrate the gift of God's Word and so contribute in crucial ways to the life and mission of the church. Burkhard's book is certain to help this central teaching gain wider acceptance and deeper appreciation in the church today." Richard R. Gaillardetz, Boston College, author of By What Authority? Foundations for Understanding Authority in the Church "After having provided us over many decades with precious lists of annotated bibliography on the theme of sensus fidei, John J. Burkhard, OFM Conv, now comes out with a historical and systematic analysis on this crucial category of theological discourse. He demonstrates how central and vital sensus fidei is for the whole of theology. It is not only ecclesiology or fundamental theology that needs to recognize and study in depth this category, but also the theology of sacraments, the liturgy, and moral theology can benefit from the richness of this idea. This book can rightly be considered the opus magnum, the Lebenswerk (Life's work) of a refined scholar of the history of theology and its traditions, as is John J. Burkhard. His analysis and his perspective are all played out in the theological climate of the Second Vatican Council and the post-conciliar reflections regarding the rediscovery of sensus fidei." Antonio Autiero, Professor Emeritus of Moral Theology, University of Munster "John Burkhard has an unparalleled, and encyclopedic, knowledge of the literature on the 'sense of the faith' in the life of the church. His knowledge of the topic is the fruit of meticulous research that has extended over decades and encompasses an astounding array of sources. The "Sense of the Faith'" in History distills Burkhard's scholarship into a single volume that maps the theme in detail, providing an accessible overview of past and present theologies. This volume is a great gift for anyone interested in gaining insight into a topic that is foundational to Pope Francis's desire for a more synodal church." Richard Lennan, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry "With his encyclopedic knowledge of research into the topic of sensus fidei, John Burkhard does the church a great service with this book. He highlights the indispensable role the people's 'sense of the faith' plays in the transmission of Christian faith throughout history. Above all, he shows the need for the church to be attentive continually to this expression of the lived faith of the people of God. For anyone wanting to understand Pope Francis's vision of 'a synodal church . . . a church that listens,' this book is a sure guide." Ormond Rush, Australian Catholic University "For decades John Burkhard has been tracking the emergence of the doctrine of the 'sense of the faith' in official church teachings and influential theological contributions and debates. Here he offers his fullest assessment of these materials. This is an immensely important resource for understanding this history and identifying unresolved issues." Bradford E. Hinze, Fordham University "The amount of research involved in this book is prodigious and I believe that this volume will be a classic in the theological universe. It is the best gift a researcher can bequeath to the laity and to the scholarly world." Richard Penaskovic, Auburn University
