Theological practices that matter
Some participants in the concluding consultation of the Theology in the Life of the Churches program reflect theologically on such diverse practices as reading the Bible; worship; baptism; forgiveness of sin; church discipline; inclusion of children at the Eucharist; spiritual care of the dying; sti...
| Published in: | Theology in the life of the church |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Minneapolis, Minn
Lutheran University Press
c2009
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Theology in the life of the church (5)
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| Series/Journal: | Theology in the life of the church
5 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Intercultural theology
/ Contextual theology
/ Practical theology
/ Lutheran theology
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Christian Life
Lutheran authors
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| Summary: | Some participants in the concluding consultation of the Theology in the Life of the Churches program reflect theologically on such diverse practices as reading the Bible; worship; baptism; forgiveness of sin; church discipline; inclusion of children at the Eucharist; spiritual care of the dying; stigmata as marks of Christ; sexual taboos; engaging political powers; and theological formation in daily life. The focus on “practices” indicates that theology is not just a cerebral or intellectual matter but must become real, tangible, public -- a living reality that relates to people’s lives in the church and the world. Theology is not usually evaluated in terms of its relation to the practices and life of churches in their respective contexts. It is not only that such practices matter, but also that they are grounded in, guided by, and must be critiqued when they are inconsistent with basic theological understandings. In this sense, through practices we also realize that theology does matter (Verlagsinformation) |
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| Item Description: | Papers from a consultation of the Lutheran World Federation held in 2009 in Augsburg, Germany, International Theological Conference organized by The Lutheran World Federation, Department for Theology and Studies in cooperation with The University of Augsburg, Institute of Protestant Theology |
| ISBN: | 1932688439 |