Herbert McCabe OP was one of the most intelligent Roman Catholic thinkers of the 20th century, whose writings have enjoyed enormous and welcome success. A significant influence on philosophers such as Anthony Kenny and Alasdair McIntyre, McCabe also counted amongst his friends Seamus Heaney and Terry Eagleton, and moved amongst the literary elite. His wide personal interests are reflected in his writings, which cover a broad range of topics. In this reader we glimpse an insight into the workings of a brilliant mind occupied by topics including the philosophy of God and Christian doctrine, ethics and moral theology, the problem of evil, the philosophical theology of St Thomas Aquinas, the traditional catholic concern for prayer, liturgy, Mary and St Dominic. Further musings reflect on issues that interested McCabe the most - philosophy of God, Christology, fundamental and sacramental theology, and ethics.Edited by Brian Davies and Paul Kucharski, two well known McCabe specialists, the selection is a gem which will be of use to any reader interested in comprehending the key issues for a thoughtful life, and also includes some of McCabe's most dazzling sermons.

Preface IntroductionPart I: Philosophy of God and Christian DoctrineGod and CreationThe Logic of MysticismThe Involvement of GodEvilAre Creeds Credible?Doubt is not UnbeliefHe was Crucified, Suffered Death, and was BuriedNobody Comes to the Father but by MePrayerPart II: Ethics and Moral TheologyThe Good LifePolitics and VirtueEthics as LanguageTeaching MoralsEssays on AquinasA Very Short Introduction to AquinasAquinas on God is GoodAquinas on the TrinityAquinas on the IncarnationAquinas on Good SenseSermonsFaithThe Genealogy of ChristJesus and SanctityA Sermon for EasterMotorways and GodRender to CaesarLife After DeathMcCabe Bibliography