Dr Jürgen Mettepenningen is a research fellow in the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium.

'A highly informative survey of the historical development and catalytic texts of nouvelle théologie. By drawing on lesser-known figures and extensive research, Mettepenningen sheds new light on its inner dynamics and diversity. A significant and timely contribution to the understanding of a key movement in modern theology whose principles and contradictions continue to shape the church today.' - David Grumett, Department of Theology, University of Exeter, UK.

• IntroductionPart 1: The Nouvelle Théologie: A New Kind of Catholic Theology?Ch. 1: The Nouvelle Théologie: The Concept and its ContentsCh. 2: Theological Background and ContextCh. 3: The Four Stages of the Nouvelle ThéologiePart 2: Four Phases or Faces of the Nouvelle ThéologieCh. 1: Stage 1: The Dominicans - Le Saulchoir, Louvain and RomeCh. 2: Stage 2: The Jesuits - La Fourvière, Toulouse and RomeCh. 3: Stage 3: The Internatialization of the Nouvelle Théologie - The Low CountriesCh. 4: Stage 4: Vatican II or the Acceptance of the Nouvelle Théologie - Rome Part 3: Closing Considerations Bibliography