The New Catholic Encyclopedia (NCE), published by Thomson Gale (now part of Gale, a Cengage company), is a comprehensive reference work on the teachings, history, and culture of the Catholic Church. Here’s a brief overview:
New Catholic Encyclopedia – Overview
• Publisher: Originally published by The Catholic University of America Press, with later editions and supplements released by Thomson Gale (now Gale, Cengage).
• First Edition: 1967
• Second Edition: 2002 (in 15 volumes), with several supplements released afterward.
• Content Focus:
• Catholic doctrine and theology
• Church history and canon law
• Biographies of saints, popes, theologians, and Church figures
• Ethics, philosophy, and religious art
• Interfaith relations and Catholic perspectives on global issues
Use in Academic and Religious Studies
The NCE is widely used in theological seminaries, universities, and libraries as an authoritative source. It’s especially valuable for:
• Historical research on the development of Church teachings
• Biographical information on figures in Church history
• Catholic interpretations of philosophical and ethical issues
• Exploring the Church’s stance on modern social and scientific matters
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