Decrees of the Ecumenical Councils

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Summary: Indispensible reference materials!
Review: These two volumes represent the most up-to-date, complete, and academically critical presentations and translations of all the decrees of all 21 Ecumenical Councils of the Catholic Church.

Of particular note is the original language text, given on the left-hand pages, providing the resources for the language scholar to make the translations him/herself. This is of value, because Fr. Tanner's English translation is a bit "modern"; succumbing unnecessarily to the lure of the "inclusive language translation".

Leaving this aside, the research and scholarship is impeccable. These volumes should be on the shelves of any clergyman or academic -- regardless of denominational affiliation.

Rating:
Summary: Best Authentic Edition of the Conciliar Decrees
Review: This edition is by far the best source of the typical (authentic) Latin version of the Ecumenical Councils (Nicea-Vatican 2). While the English translation may not rival Austin Flannery, OP, this is the ONLY available book containing the official and original Latin text for Vatican II, in addition to the preceding councils. I was duly impressed with the quality of the book (binding, print, etc.) and was happy to read the authentic texts of the Second Vatican Council in the mother tongue. Compliments Flannery's version all the way.

Rating:
Summary: Best Authentic Edition of the Conciliar Decrees
Review: This edition is by far the best source of the typical (authentic) Latin version of the Ecumenical Councils (Nicea-Vatican 2). While the English translation may not rival Austin Flannery, OP, this is the ONLY available book containing the official and original Latin text for Vatican II, in addition to the preceding councils. I was duly impressed with the quality of the book (binding, print, etc.) and was happy to read the authentic texts of the Second Vatican Council in the mother tongue. Compliments Flannery's version all the way.