Theology and Doctrine
A Handbook of Fundamental Theology, Volume I
A General Introduction to Fundamental Theology; Natural Religion
- By Fr. John Brunsmann, S.V.D.
- Freely adapted and edited by Arthur Preuss
The first volume of Fr. John Brunsmann's systematic course in Catholic apologetics, adapted and edited by Arthur Preuss: the nature, method, and history of fundamental theology, and the study of natural religion.
- Source edition
- 1928, B. Herder Book Co., St. Louis and London
- Manualist edition
- September 2026
Volume I of A Handbook of Fundamental Theology treats the nature, method, and history of fundamental theology; the meaning and necessity of religion; worship; religion among the nations; and the origin and development of religious belief.
Fr. John Brunsmann’s work was freely adapted and edited by Arthur Preuss for English readers. This Manualist Press edition was newly typeset and proofread from the 1928 B. Herder edition and preserves the scholarly apparatus. It is written for seminarians, clergy, students of Catholic theology, and readers seeking an extended study of faith and reason.
The Kindle edition contains Volumes I and II together; paperback and hardcover are issued per volume. Volume II: Revealed Religion continues the course.
Why this book
A systematic introduction to fundamental theology in the manualist tradition, combining philosophical analysis with the history of religion.
Restoration note
Newly typeset and proofread from the B. Herder edition, with a linked table of contents and linked notes.
Edition note
The Kindle edition contains Volumes I and II together in one file; the paperback and hardcover editions are issued per volume.
Source note
Newly typeset and proofread from the 1928 B. Herder edition, preserving the scholarly apparatus.
