Consecrated Phrases: A Latin Theological Dictionary

by James T. Bretzke

Publisher:

Liturgical Press

, 1998

Overview

Designed to give readers a simple but accurate idea of a Latin expression, this dictionary compiles, translates, and briefly explains the phrases found in theological writings and canon law that may puzzle readers unfamiliar with Latin or the theological meaning and nuances of these terms. Consecrated phrases refer to expressions which are used, often in shorthand manner, to express a certain theological position or thought, which express a significant position of Roman Catholic sacramental theology as defined at the Council of Trent. Often these terms appear in a given theological text with little or no translation or explanation. Consecrated Phrases provides that explanation in concise and understandable language. Entries are listed according to the form most likely to be used in the expressions themselves as found in theological writings. Each entry begins with a "literal" translation of the Latin term or phrase and then provides a brief explanation on the theological meaning or significance of the term. While most of the entries contain theological, liturgical, canonical, or philosophical terms primarily from the Roman Catholic tradition, important expressions in the various Protestant traditions are also included, as well as a number of common classical aphorisms, Latin titles of many Church documents, and some common scholarly abbreviations. Consecrated Phrases is a valuable reference for anyone interested in theology at all levels.

Product Details

• Title: Consecrated Phrases: A Latin Theological Dictionary
• Author: James T. Bretzke
• Edition: electronic ed.
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Print Publication Date: 1998
• Logos Release Date: 2001
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Theology › Terminology; Latin language › Church Latin--Glossaries, vocabularies, etc; Catholic Church › Terminology; Latin language › Dictionaries--English
• ISBNs: 9780814658802, 0814658806
• Resource ID: LLS:46.10.15
• Resource Type: Lexicon
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T18:59:10Z

About James T. Bretzke

Rev. James T. Bretzke, S.J., S.T.D. hails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and grew up skiing and sailing. Prior to coming to BC he served as Chair of the Department of Theology & Religious Studies at the University of San Francisco. He did his doctorate at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, where he also taught for three years, prior to coming to the Graduate Theological Union and the Jesuit School of Theology-at-Berkeley in 1993, where he taught for a decade before joining the faculty of the University of San Francisco. He has also taught for several years in Korea at Sogang University and is a regular Visiting Professor of Moral Theology at the Loyola School of Theology of the Ateneo de Manila, Philippines where he teaches Moral Theology and Bioethics. Besides teaching Fr. Bretzke worked for 13 years on weekends at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Oakland, and was very active in giving workshops in various aspects of moral theology throughout the dioceses of California and Nevada.