A veteran teacher of theology in Jesuit schools and writer of award-winning books, Haight looks at different ecclesiologies that have emerged over the past five century, in order to convey how the Christian church adjusts to new times, places, and cultures as it moves through history. He focuses on selected authors and texts that represent innovations. The first volume addresses historical ecclesiology. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)