Description
Joseph Most Just: Theological Questions About St. Joseph by Francis Lad Filas
Open Library: OL16347290M
Internet Archive: josephmostjust0000unse
OCLC/WorldCat: 1290759
Overview
"Joseph Most Just" by Francis Lad Filas is a theological exploration of the dignity, holiness, and privileges of St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. Written to provide a deeper understanding of St. Joseph’s role in Catholic theology, this book offers a solid foundation for devotion to St. Joseph without being overly technical.
While complementing historical and theological insights from earlier works like The Man Nearest to Christ and Joseph and Jesus, this book introduces new material and provides a comprehensive survey of devotion to St. Joseph since the Council of Trent. Accessible to both theologians and lay readers, this work is ideal for anyone seeking a deeper appreciation of St. Joseph’s significance in the Church.
Product Features
- Format: Hardcover
- Page Count: 141 pages
- Publisher: The Bruce Publishing Company, Milwaukee
- Language: English
- Publication Details: Includes resolutions from the International Session of Studies held at St. Joseph’s Oratory, Montreal
- Purpose: Offers theological insights into St. Joseph’s role and promotes devotion based on historical and doctrinal foundations.
Key Topics Covered
- The Dignity of St. Joseph: Explores his unique role in salvation history as the earthly father of Jesus.
- St. Joseph’s Holiness: Highlights his sanctity and virtues, emphasizing his model of faith and obedience.
- Historical Survey of Devotion: An appendix provides a comprehensive look at the development of devotion to St. Joseph since the 1500s.
- Resolutions from St. Joseph’s Oratory: Discusses theological and devotional resolutions from the International Session of Studies.
Interesting Facts
- A Complement to Earlier Works: Expands on the historical data presented in The Man Nearest to Christ and Joseph and Jesus, offering new theological perspectives.
- Devotion Through the Centuries: Traces how devotion to St. Joseph has grown, particularly after the Council of Trent.
- Accessible Theology: Written in a style suitable for both professional theologians and lay readers, avoiding overly technical language.
- Unique Resources: Utilizes materials from the Research and Documentation Center at St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal.
Publishers
The Bruce Publishing Company, Milwaukee, is known for producing theological works that aim to educate and inspire devotion among readers while maintaining rigorous academic standards.
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