Author: Michael Kinnamon Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing ISBN: 0802842631 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 563
Book Description
Included in this collection of documents from the twentieth-century ecumenical movement are passages from texts produced by assemblies, conferences, and studies of the World Council of Churches and similar bodies, covering three areas of historical concern within modern ecumenism: faith and order, life and work, and mission and evangelism.
Author: Marlin VanElderen Publisher: World Council of Churches ISBN: Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 220
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What is the World Council of Churches? This illustrated introduction answers that question. It explores the WCC's nature as a 'fellowship of churches', the areas and concerns which are the focus of the Council's programmes, the major events of its history, the contribution it has made to Christian thought, and its relations with churches and other organizations. The final chapter asks whether the World Council really matters, and includes discussion of criticisms levelled against it.
Author: Andrew Donaldson Publisher: ISBN: 9782825416679 Category : Christian union Languages : en Pages : 0
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"A collection of 89 songs for Christians and Christian congregations whose journey of faith embraces the themes and challenges of justice and peace"--Preface.
Author: World Council of Churches Publisher: ISBN: 9782825416754 Category : Christianity Languages : en Pages : 0
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"A charter for interreligious learning as part of the common Christian life, Who Do We Say That We Are? is an ecumenical document on interfaith relations that asks not so much, 'What do we think of them?' as 'How are our Christian self-understandings changed and enriched by engagement with our neighbours' faith?'" --S. Mark Heim, Samuel Abbot Professor of Christian Theology, Andover Newton Theological School, Massachusetts Perhaps more than ever, in our globalized context we meet persons of other faiths and religious traditions. When empathetic, such meetings can be revealing about their lives and commitments. Yet how do they change our own identity and illuminate our own faith? In light of interreligious encounter, who do we say that we are? This brief work, distilled from lengthy and broad theological consultation facilitated by the World Council of Churches, suggests ways in which our faith is deepened and exciting new vistas opened on traditional Christian faith commitments through interreligious dialogue and engagement. Our sincere engagements with the other can lead to a growing grasp of our own faith identity and, indeed, more profound encounter with the mystery of God. (Series: Interreligious Dialogue and Cooperation Programme) [Subject: Religious Studies, Christiani Theology]
Author: Philip Potter Publisher: World Council of Churches ISBN: 9782825415658 Category : Christian life Languages : en Pages : 0
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As a pivotal figure in the ecumenical movement and in world Christianity during the last 50 years, Philip Potter brought charismatic personality, moral energy, and prophetic insight to his leadership of the World Council of Churches at a time of religious and socio-political turmoil. As an invaluable, historical, and theological resource, this anthology captures those qualities in the most complete collection of Potter's writings to date, highlighting his landmark speeches, preaching, and Bible studies. Ranging across Potter's core biblical and theological themes to his bracing cultural analysis and strong articulation of the imperatives of social justice, the 24 works collected here are religiously and prophetically rich. They also shed light on: the rapid development of the ecumenical movement in the post-War period; the newly globalized and post-colonial reality facing the churches from the 1960s onward; and the steep challenges posed to the churches - then and now - by race consciousness, the legacy of colonialism, the gender revolution, the nuclear threat, and geopolitical change. Along with extensive biographical materials and a photo gallery, the book includes a helpful bibliography of primary and secondary resources.
Author: World Council of Churches. Commission on Faith and Order Publisher: World Council of Churches ISBN: 9782825415870 Category : Christian union Languages : en Pages : 0
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"For twenty years, the delegated representatives of the Orthodox, Protestant, Anglican, Evangelical, Pentecostal and Roman Catholic churches...have sought to uncover a global, multilateral and ecumenical vision of the nature, purpose, and mission of the Church." -- from the Preface *** What can be done in order for the Church of the Triune God to grow deeper in communion, to strive further for justice and peace in the world, and to overcome together past and present divisions? The Church: Towards a Common Vision proposes a remarkable answer to this question. Developed by theologians from a wide range of Christian traditions and cultures, this book addresses first the Church's mission, unity, and its being in the Trinitarian life of God. It then discusses the need for growth in communion - in apostolic faith, in sacramental life, and in ministry - as churches divinely called to live in and for the world. (Series: Faith and Order)
Author: Rogate R. Mshana Publisher: World Council of Churches ISBN: 9782825415948 Category : Anti-globalization movement Languages : en Pages : 0
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This book is a harvest of the ecumenical work done to advance economic, social and ecological justice since the 9th assembly of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Porto Alegre till the 10th WCC assembly in Busan. It outlines the milestones in the journey leading up to the Bogor statement on "Economy of life, justice and peace for all," also included in this volume.
Author: Jeffrey Gros Publisher: Paulist Press ISBN: 9780809137947 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 268
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An overview of the history, content and future of the modern ecumenical movement, with particular attention to Catholic leadership and the results of dialogues among the churches. +
Author: Michael Kinnamon
Author: Marlin VanElderen
Author: Andrew Donaldson
Author: World Council of Churches
Author: Philip Potter
Author: Marlin van Elderen
Author: World Council of Churches. Commission on Faith and Order
Author: Rogate R. Mshana
Author: Marlin VanElderen
Author: Jeffrey Gros