Documents of Vatican II by Walter M. Abbott

Documents of Vatican II
Edited by Walter M. Abbott

Documents of Vatican II edited by Walter M. Abbott is a collection of the official texts & decrees from the Second Vatican Council. Moreover, a pivotal event in the Catholic Church's history.

This council, which took place from 1962 to 1965, aimed to modernize the Church and address its relationship with the modern world.

Documents of Vatican II provides a comprehensive overview of the council's key documents, including "Lumen Gentium" (Dogmatic Constitution on the Church), "Dei Verbum" (Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation), "Sacrosanctum Concilium" (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy), and "Gaudium et Spes" (Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World). 

These documents have had a profound impact on Catholic doctrine, liturgy, and the Church's approach to social issues. 

A detailed look at the council's discussions and decisions, Documents of Vatican II also aides in understanding the transformations within the Catholic Church during the 20th century with its continuing relevance today.