Acts and the Praxis of Early Christian Ecumenism

This article is a study in practical ecumenism as expressed in the Acts of the Apostles. As the only canonical narrative to tell the story of the church, Acts has always been a key text for reflection upon ecclesial identity. Yet one feature of the ecclesiological vision of Acts, which is particular...

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Main Author: Smith, David Andrew (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: The Pennsylvania State University Press 2020
In: Journal of theological interpretation
Year: 2020, Volume: 14, Issue: 2, Pages: 226-245
Further subjects:B Church
B Hellenists and Hebrews
B Authority
B purpose of Acts
B Ecumenism
B Luke
B Ecclesiology
B Jerusalem Council
B Acts
B Gentile inclusion
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