Vatican II in Europe

On the European continent, the Second Vatican Council sparked great enthusiasm, yet its outcomes were equally controversial. The authors of the 33 chapters collected in this volume explore this dynamic from the perspectives of history, sociology, systematic theology, and pastoral theology.

The volume Vatican II in Europe, part of the 12-volume series intercontinental commentary of the Second Vatican Council, takes readers on a journey from the prehistory of the Council, through its impact on various regions of Europe, to the reception of each of the sixteen conciliar documents. The reception of the Council is embedded within the political, cultural, and socioeconomic context of Europe. The volume thus offers a forward-looking perspective on the relevance and applicability of the Second Vatican Council in relation to the life of the Church and the development of theology in the European context.