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Growing into the Fullness of Christ: Receptive Ecumenism as a Way of Ecclesial Conversion (2022)
Book Chapter
Murray, P. D. (2022). Growing into the Fullness of Christ: Receptive Ecumenism as a Way of Ecclesial Conversion. In P. D. Murray, G. A. Ryan, & P. Lakeland (Eds.), Receptive Ecumenism as Transformative Ecclesial Learning: Walking the Way to a Church Re-formed (463-480). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780192845108.003.0038

This chapter explores the distinctiveness of the theology and practice of ecclesial conversion at work in Receptive Ecumenism relative to other forms of ecumenical theory and engagement. It works through three main steps. First, understanding Recepti... Read More about Growing into the Fullness of Christ: Receptive Ecumenism as a Way of Ecclesial Conversion.

The Reception of Vatican II in Systematic Theology (2021)
Book Chapter
Murray, P. D. (2023). The Reception of Vatican II in Systematic Theology. In C. E. Clifford, & M. Faggioli (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Vatican II (396-417). Oxford University Press

This chapter does three things. First, it treats of the divergent theological receptions of Vatican II with a view to the challenges which this presents for contemporary Catholic theology and life. Second, it indicates something of the range of ways... Read More about The Reception of Vatican II in Systematic Theology.

Discerning the Call of the Spirit to Theological-Ecclesial Renewal: Notes on Being Reasonable and Responsible in Receptive Ecumenical Learning (2019)
Book Chapter
Murray, P. D. (2019). Discerning the Call of the Spirit to Theological-Ecclesial Renewal: Notes on Being Reasonable and Responsible in Receptive Ecumenical Learning. In V. Miller, D. Moxon, & S. Pickard (Eds.), Leaning into the Spirit: Ecumenical Perspectives on Discernment and Decision-making in the Church (217-234). Palgrave Macmillan (Springer Nature)

Charisma, Institution und Trinität im Werk Karl Rahners: Zur Sicherung einer notwendigen pneumatologische Basis für eine ganzheitliche Theologie des Dienstamts (2018)
Book Chapter
Murray, P. D. (2018). Charisma, Institution und Trinität im Werk Karl Rahners: Zur Sicherung einer notwendigen pneumatologische Basis für eine ganzheitliche Theologie des Dienstamts. In G. Werner (Ed.), Gerettet durch Begeisterung: Reform der katholischen Kirche durch pfingstlich-charismatische Religiosität? (145-163). Verlag Herder

In Search of a Way (2017)
Book Chapter
Murray, P. D. (2017). In Search of a Way. In G. Wainwright, & P. McPartlan (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of Ecumenical studies. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199600847.013.45

This chapter explores ecumenical methodology. It is organized in six sections. The first reflects on ecumenism as a ‘method’, a ‘way’, variously understood, about which there is a second-order methodological discourse concerning how it is best pursue... Read More about In Search of a Way.

Receptive Ecumenism: Eine Einführung (2016)
Book Chapter
Murray, P. D. (2016). Receptive Ecumenism: Eine Einführung. In C. Böttigheimer, & R. Dausner (Eds.), Vaticanum 21. Die bleibenden Aufgaben des Zweiten Vatikanischen Konzils im 21. Jahrhundert: Dokumentationsband zum Münchner Kongress "Das Konzil 'eröffnen'" (235-248). Herder

Engaging with the Contemporary Church (2015)
Book Chapter
Murray, P. D. (2015). Engaging with the Contemporary Church. In M. Higton, & J. Fodor (Eds.), The Routledge Companion to the Practice of Christian Theology (278-293). Routledge

On Celebrating Vatican II as Catholic and Ecumenical (2013)
Book Chapter
Murray, P. D. (2013). On Celebrating Vatican II as Catholic and Ecumenical. In G. D’Costa, & E. Harris (Eds.), The Second Vatican Council: Celebrating Its Achievements and the Future (85-103). Bloomsbury

The Shaping of Catholic Theology in the UK Public Academy (2013)
Book Chapter
Murray, P. D. (2013). The Shaping of Catholic Theology in the UK Public Academy. In T. Greggs, & R. Muers (Eds.), Theology, Academy, Church and Society: Essays in Honour of David Ford (330-342). Cascade Books

Dominum et Vivificantem Read Today (2011)
Book Chapter
Murray, P. D. (2011). Dominum et Vivificantem Read Today. In D. Irarrázaval, P. D. Murray, & M. C. Bingemer (Eds.), Lord and Life-Giver: Spirit Today (142-147). (2011/4). SCM Press

Preface (2008)
Book Chapter
Murray, P. D. (2008). Preface. In P. D. Murray (Ed.), Receptive Ecumenism and the Call to Catholic Learning: Exploring a Way for Contemporary Ecumenism (ix-xv). Oxford University Press

Catholicism and Ecumenism (2007)
Book Chapter
Murray, P. D. (2007). Catholicism and Ecumenism. In A. Hession, & P. Kieran (Eds.), Exploring Theology: Making Sense of the Catholic Tradition (305-316). Dublin: Veritas

On valuing truth in practice: Rome's postmodern challenge (2007)
Book Chapter
Murray, P. D. (2007). On valuing truth in practice: Rome's postmodern challenge. In L. P. Hemming, & S. F. Parsons (Eds.), Redeeming Truth: Considering Faith in Reason (184-206). SCM Press

This essay probes whether there can be any real and fruitful dialogue between Roman Catholic self-understanding in relation to truth and postmodern questioning of the value of all such truth-talk, at least as traditionally conceived. After an introdu... Read More about On valuing truth in practice: Rome's postmodern challenge.

Theology 'under the lash’ : theology as idolatry critique in the work of Nicholas Lash (2007)
Book Chapter
Murray, P. D. (2007). Theology 'under the lash’ : theology as idolatry critique in the work of Nicholas Lash. In S. C. Barton (Ed.), Idolatry: false worship in the Bible, early Judaism, and Christianity (246-266). T&T Clark

‘It has, in these postmodern times, become a little easier to win a hearing for the suggestion that Ideologiekritik is always, in the last analysis, critique of idolatry.’ ‘[T]he critical dimension of the theological task is to be sought in the direc... Read More about Theology 'under the lash’ : theology as idolatry critique in the work of Nicholas Lash.

Roman Catholic theology after Vatican II (2005)
Book Chapter
Murray, P. D. (2005). Roman Catholic theology after Vatican II. In D. F. Ford, & R. Muers (Eds.), The modern theologians : an introduction to Christian theology since 1918 (265-286). (3rd ed.). Blackwell

The aim of this essay is to explore the key factors, debates and diverse – even conflicting – theological instincts and approaches that have shaped the story of European and North American Roman Catholic theology in the period after Vatican II. With... Read More about Roman Catholic theology after Vatican II.

A Liberal Helping of Postliberalism Please (2002)
Book Chapter
Murray, P. D. (2002). A Liberal Helping of Postliberalism Please. In M. D. Chapman (Ed.), The Future of Christian Theology (208-218). Ashgate Publishing

Théologie en Dialogue: la Théologie Catholique au Royaume Uni ('The Challenges and Responsibilities of Contemporary Catholic Theology: A UK Perspective')
Book Chapter
Murray, P. D. Théologie en Dialogue: la Théologie Catholique au Royaume Uni ('The Challenges and Responsibilities of Contemporary Catholic Theology: A UK Perspective'). In A. B. de Baenst (Ed.), La théologie: Identité et pertinence: Actes du colloque, du 12 au 14 février 2018 (56-77). Institu d’Études Theologiques de Bruxelles