50 Years of the Lausanne Movement

The article focuses on the 50th anniversary of the Lausanne Movement, which emerged in 1974 as a response to the ecumenical movement's shift towards social action and away from evangelism, and its development into a global evangelical movement. Topics discussed include the historical background...

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Main Author: Wiher, Hannes (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2024
In: Evangelical review of theology
Year: 2024, Volume: 48, Issue: 3, Pages: 197-214
IxTheo Classification:KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
KDD Protestant Church
Further subjects:B Lausanne (Switzerland)
B Social Action
B Religion & Social Problems
B Ecumenical Movement
B Evangelicalism
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Summary:The article focuses on the 50th anniversary of the Lausanne Movement, which emerged in 1974 as a response to the ecumenical movement's shift towards social action and away from evangelism, and its development into a global evangelical movement. Topics discussed include the historical background; theological positions; and impact of the Lausanne Movement, also highlighting its significance in shaping the evangelical identity and its mixed record after 50 years of existence.
ISSN:0144-8153
Contains:Enthalten in: Evangelical review of theology