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The Thomist revival and preconciliar Catholic thought -- Catholic philosophy in a time of turmoil -- Theology and the throes of modernity -- Critical interlude: the Second Vatican Council -- A renewed theology and modern culture -- The three ages of Scripture studies -- Scripture study after the Council -- The emergence of culture as protagonist -- Freshness deep down things: the Catholic library revival -- The two Frances -- The motley society and after -- Conclusion: the pathos of the Catholic intellectual tradition.

"This wide-ranging and ambitious volume is a comprehensive and balanced appraisal of the Catholic intellectual tradition in the twentieth century. Robert Royal presents a sweeping account of the important contributions to philosophy, theology, Scripture studies, and literature made by prominent modern Catholics whose accomplishments have been recognized both inside and outside the Church. He demonstrates that the Catholic tradition has always united emotion and intellect, action and contemplation into a comprehensive whole."--Publisher description.