This volume, covering as it does such a variety of core topics, is a welcome reminder of the many themes and insights that Donald Keefe, S.J., has given us in his writings and lectures. The contributors have touched on and expanded a number of his main ideas. Father Keefe is a careful and thorough scholar with a vast breadth of reading, original reflection, and subject matter to support his wide-ranging insights; and he proves, once again, the central importance to academy, culture, and Church of a clear mind devoted throughout his life to the truth.

Rev. James V. Schall S.J., Georgetown University

This rich collection of essays offers not only a splendid explanation of the covenant theology developed by Fr. Don Keefe, S.J., but also a number of insightful applications of the idea of covenant to such diverse topics as religious liberty, sexual morality, Christian faith, and the Eucharist. The list of contributors to this volume is stellar!

Fr. Joseph Koterski S.J., Fordham University

What if we live in a world where God has become flesh, and given his flesh—the Eucharist—for the life of the world? In that case the core matters of Catholic faith will have to decide how we think about the world, and how we live—and not, as we often hear, the other way around. Guided by this conviction, these rich theological and philosophical essays help give us a much-needed sense of the difference it makes that the Word became flesh.

Bruce D. Marshall, Southern Methodist University

It's hard to imagine a collection of essays that would give suitable honor and recognition to such a man of theological genius and personal integrity as Fr. Donald J. Keefe, S.J.—but this book certainly comes close. I am one of many scholars, in the last generation, who have looked to Fr. Keefe as a professor and mentor. A beacon of fidelity and insight at a time when many theologians were striving instead for novelty or notoriety, he took up neglected elements of the tradition—notions like covenant—and he showed us their glory. I am pleased to add my voice to those who pay homage to this man, a true scholar and a true friend.

Scott W. Hahn, Mundelein Seminary; Franciscan University of Steubenville