Leonardo De Chirico – författare

A Christian's Pocket Guide to Mary offers a biblical account of Mary's character, contrasting this with the Roman Catholic traditions which have developed throughout history, distorting her nature from an obedient servant and worshipper of God to a worshipped saint herself. De Chirico writes with the authority of thorough research as well as personal experience of the traditions surrounding Mary which have become so integral to Roman Catholic worship.

Do Evangelical Protestants and Roman Catholics share a common orthodoxy, as promoted by initiatives such as Evangelicals and Catholics Together? Or do the profound differences between Evangelical and Catholic theology and how they view the doctrines of Christ, the Church and salvation mean they actually hold to very different gospels?Same Words, Different Worlds explores whether Evangelicals and Catholics have the same gospel if they have core commitments that contradict. It lays out how the words used to understand the gospel are the same but differ drastically in their underlying theology.With keen insight, Leonardo de Chirico looks at various aspects of Roman Catholic theology – including Mary, the intercession of the saints, purgatory and papal infallibility – from an Evangelical perspective to argue that theological framework of Roman Catholicism is not faithful to the biblical gospel. Only by understanding the real differences can genuine dialogue flourish.Same Words, Different Worlds will deepen your understanding of the differences between Evangelical and Catholic theology, and how the Reformation is not over in the church today.

Leonardo De Chirico traces and evaluates early and medieval church theological developments, introducing them to an evangelical readership who may be unfamiliar with them. By carefully understanding diverse voices and schools of thought, he demonstrates that we know as evangelical Christianity has in fact always been present, that contemporary and historic Roman Catholic/Orthodox accounts fail to fulfil it. Ancient Landmarks offers an evangelical hermeneutic of the church fathers (both ancient and medieval) that is generous yet also critical.De Chirico carefully works from the 2nd to the 14th Centuries, tracing the major figures, ideas and movements that echo theologically today. Key discussions range from the impact of figures like Augustine, Aquinas and the Cappadocians, through to practical debates with ongoing importance for church life. This top level survey is a great starting point for those new to church history and historical theology, with careful scholarly engagement and clear summaries.

The influence of Thomas Aquinas on Western theology is beyond dispute, yet his is a contested legacy. In current evangelical studies, there is an emerging infatuation with Thomas, especially as far as his theological metaphysics is concerned.On the occasion of the eighth centenary of Thomas Aquinas, Engaging with Thomas Aquinas is a thoughtful introduction aimed at presenting the main contours of the doctor's complex legacy and critically evaluating it, especially in areas where the "Roman Catholic" Thomas eclipses the "classical" theology which is attracting renewed attention in evangelical circles.Engaging with Thomas Aquinas contributes a thoughtful analysis from an evangelical viewpoint, offering answers to complex questions such as:- Is the thought of Thomas and Thomism(s) the same?- What strengths and dangers does the legacy of Thomas Aquinas present to evangelical thought?- How can Rome's chief doctor be, at the same time, a reference point for evangelical theology?In this book, De Chirico offers an evangelical a framework to think through this contested thinker's legacy, as well as an invitation to the inquiring reader to consider an alternative.

Vilka är påvarna och hur definerar den romersk-katolska kyrkan deras roll? Hur är det med dagens påvar? Vilken ekumenisk betydelse har påvedömet? Hur är dess framtidsutsikter i en globaliserad värld?

Dessa och fler frågor tar Leonardo De Chirico upp när han utforskar påvedömets bibliska, historiska och teologiska strukturer. Han gör det på ett väldig finkänsligt och respektfullt sätt. Därför lämpar sig boken också för de som intresserar sig för katolicism.

”Få personer är bättre rustade som guide till påvedömet än den italienske teologen Leonardo De Chirico. Han har doktorerat på Andra Vatikankonciliets teologi och leder ett teologiskt institut i centrala Rom. Som ledare för den evangeliska alliansen i Italien har han under många år fört samtal med ledande romersk-katolska teologer och han har blivit känd som en av den evangeliska världens främsta kommentatorer av romersk-katolsk teologi. Han kombinerar kunskap, skärpa och ödmjukhet på ett osedvanligt fint sätt.” —Stefan Gustavsson Direktor Apologia