Clearly written and carefully organized, this book avoids technical jargon and is always informative, even for the specialist. Most importantly, its overall design enables it to be used on a variety of levels; as a supplemental text for courses in ecclesiology, as an introductory text for college religion courses, and as a resource for parish adult educationnnn New Theology Review Clearly written and carefully organized, this book avoids technical jargon and is always informative, even for the specialist. Most importantly, its overall design enables it to be used on a variety of levels; as a supplemental text for courses in ecclesiology, as an introductory text for college religion courses, and as a resource for parish adult education New Theology Review