A Handbook of Theology of Energy* Publications The English Series: Vol. 1 Energy and Environment: The spiritual-human-material nexus The first and second editions of this work were originally published by The Edwin Mellen Press, Lewiston, New York, in 1992 and 1993. The present 2009 edition (210 pages) is a reprint of the 2001 "improved" second edition published by Grace Institute of the Holy Eucharist. Vol. 2 Carriers and Radiators of Divine Energy The present 2009 edition (220 pages) is a reprint of the original edition published by The Edwin Mellen Press, Lewiston, New York, in 1995. Vol. 3. A Comparative Study between St. Thomas Aquinas's Concept of Ipsum Esse Subsistens and the Concept of Qi in the Guanzi's Four Daoist Chapters This 2009 edition (327 pages), i.e., Volume 3 of A Handbook of Theology of Energy, is a reprint of the author's Ph.D. thesis published at Fu Jen Catholic University, Sinjhuang, Taipei, Taiwan, in March 2008. Vol. 4. Radiation of the Holy Eucharist (Written many years ago, this collection of short essays or insights on the Holy Eucharist and radiation of Divine Energies will require upgrading and proofreading before publication.) Vol. 5. Energy in the Natural Theology of Teilhard de Chardin (Written quite a few years ago, this first draft will require upgrading and proofreading before publication.) Vol. 6. Uncreated Energy in Petro Bilaniuk's Concept of Eschatological Fulfillment (Written quite a few years ago, this first draft will require upgrading and proofreading before publication.) Vol. 7 Metaphysics of Relation (Guanxi Xingshangxue - a contribution to the development of Fu Jen School of Thought) (In the planning stage) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Chinese Series: Vol. 1. Zhongguo Qi Shenxue Fazhan Zhi Chuyi (A Proposal for Developing a Chinese Theology of Qi) This work (129 pages) was published by Fu Jen Catholic University Press, Sinjhuang, Taipei, Taiwan, in 2003. Vol. 2. Jidu Qilun (Christology of Qi - a contribution to the development of Fu Jen School of Thought) (The first draft has just been completed. Slowly but surely, this draft is going through the process of proofreading. Praise be to Our Lord Jesus Christ and a grateful word is also due to all the wonderful scholarly advisors! September 28, 2009) Vol. 3. Xile Xue (Science of Joy - a contribution to the development of Fu Jen School of Thought, emphasizing the Christian mysticism of joy) (In no hurry: The author is taking time to expand into the present volume what constitutes the last second chapter in Christology of Qi. Alleluia! A grateful word is also due to all the wonderful advisors! September 28, 2009) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Date: November 1, 2009 So far, the above works on Theology of Energy have been written by John Cheng Wai-leung. However, two co-authors should arrive in due time. Praise God! * Theology of Energy is a new renewing theology, attempting to help many appreciate traditional theology as never before, in terms of "energy" or "qi" as a universal model of explanation. Apparently, there are at least five kinds of A Handbook of Theology of Energy: (1) The perfect one/ It exists only in the mind of God; (2) The present one/ Imperfect as it is, each volume may be viewed as a special handbook or outline to bring forth some of the best possible ideas of Theology of Energy to our attention according to that particular theme; (3) A better one/ As an individual volume, it has to wait until the author's next opportunity. As a whole series, a better Handbook of Theology of Energy has to wait for re-organization and further substantiation as a system after the present one is completed; (4) A better one of a better one/ It has to await further re-organization and re-substantiation after a better one is completed; (5) Other ones/ They are to be written by some other author(s), seeing that the present one or a better one (or a better one of a better one) is still imperfect. Hence, the present one is immensely important, for it serves to stimulate, among others, the increasing interest and passion of many towards this new renewing theology for the Catholic Church which we love. Alleluia! For further contacts, email: graceinpress@yahoo.com
The English Series:
Vol. 1 Energy and Environment: The spiritual-human-material nexus
The first and second editions of this work were originally published by The Edwin Mellen Press, Lewiston, New York, in 1992 and 1993. The present 2009 edition (210 pages) is a reprint of the 2001 "improved" second edition published by Grace Institute of the Holy Eucharist.
Vol. 2 Carriers and Radiators of Divine Energy
The present 2009 edition (220 pages) is a reprint of the original edition published by The Edwin Mellen Press, Lewiston, New York, in 1995.
Vol. 3. A Comparative Study between St. Thomas Aquinas's Concept of Ipsum Esse Subsistens and the Concept of Qi in the Guanzi's Four Daoist Chapters
This 2009 edition (327 pages), i.e., Volume 3 of A Handbook of Theology of Energy, is a reprint of the author's Ph.D. thesis published at Fu Jen Catholic University, Sinjhuang, Taipei, Taiwan, in March 2008. Vol. 4. Radiation of the Holy Eucharist
(Written many years ago, this collection of short essays or insights on the Holy Eucharist and radiation of Divine Energies will require upgrading and proofreading before publication.)
Vol. 5. Energy in the Natural Theology of Teilhard de Chardin
(Written quite a few years ago, this first draft will require upgrading and proofreading before publication.)
Vol. 6. Uncreated Energy in Petro Bilaniuk's Concept of Eschatological Fulfillment
Vol. 7 Metaphysics of Relation (Guanxi Xingshangxue - a contribution to the development of Fu Jen School of Thought)
(In the planning stage)
The Chinese Series:
Vol. 1. Zhongguo Qi Shenxue Fazhan Zhi Chuyi (A Proposal for Developing a Chinese Theology of Qi)
This work (129 pages) was published by Fu Jen Catholic University Press, Sinjhuang, Taipei, Taiwan, in 2003.
Vol. 2. Jidu Qilun (Christology of Qi - a contribution to the development of Fu Jen School of Thought)
(The first draft has just been completed. Slowly but surely, this draft is going through the process of proofreading. Praise be to Our Lord Jesus Christ and a grateful word is also due to all the wonderful scholarly advisors! September 28, 2009)
Vol. 3. Xile Xue (Science of Joy - a contribution to the development of Fu Jen School of Thought, emphasizing the Christian mysticism of joy)
(In no hurry: The author is taking time to expand into the present volume what constitutes the last second chapter in Christology of Qi. Alleluia! A grateful word is also due to all the wonderful advisors! September 28, 2009)
Date: November 1, 2009
So far, the above works on Theology of Energy have been written by John Cheng Wai-leung. However, two co-authors should arrive in due time. Praise God!
* Theology of Energy is a new renewing theology, attempting to help many appreciate traditional theology as never before, in terms of "energy" or "qi" as a universal model of explanation. Apparently, there are at least five kinds of A Handbook of Theology of Energy: (1) The perfect one/ It exists only in the mind of God; (2) The present one/ Imperfect as it is, each volume may be viewed as a special handbook or outline to bring forth some of the best possible ideas of Theology of Energy to our attention according to that particular theme; (3) A better one/ As an individual volume, it has to wait until the author's next opportunity. As a whole series, a better Handbook of Theology of Energy has to wait for re-organization and further substantiation as a system after the present one is completed; (4) A better one of a better one/ It has to await further re-organization and re-substantiation after a better one is completed; (5) Other ones/ They are to be written by some other author(s), seeing that the present one or a better one (or a better one of a better one) is still imperfect. Hence, the present one is immensely important, for it serves to stimulate, among others, the increasing interest and passion of many towards this new renewing theology for the Catholic Church which we love. Alleluia!
For further contacts, email: graceinpress@yahoo.com