Method in ecumenical theology: the lessons so far
First published in 1996 this book examines the search for unity in the Church. For the previous thirty years pioneering conversations, between pairs of churches or communities, and multilaterally, put forward solutions to old disagreements and began to build a new ecumenical theology. But when it co...
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| Language: | English |
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Cambridge
Cambridge University Press
1996.
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| In: | Year: 1996 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Ecumenical theology
/ Method
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| Further subjects: | B
Church ; Unity
B Christian Union B Church Unity B Theology Methodology B Ecumenical Movement B Theology ; Methodology |
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Print version: 9780521553049 |
| Summary: | First published in 1996 this book examines the search for unity in the Church. For the previous thirty years pioneering conversations, between pairs of churches or communities, and multilaterally, put forward solutions to old disagreements and began to build a new ecumenical theology. But when it comes to taking actual steps towards unity there is often a drawing-back from the final commitment. G. R. Evans examines the methodology of ecumenical theory and the way it is being taken into the lives of the Churches, from the experience which has been reported so far. This is a necessary stocktaking exercise, as Dr Evans shows that discussions are now so developed that we can list topics which have become recurrent issues. By making judicious use of interdenominational archival material and secondary literature, the author provides a timely resource for all those interested in recent ecumenical progress. Introduction: the 'winter of ecumenism'? -- What is ecumenical theology? -- Changing attitudes and stages in ecumenism -- Communication and dialogue -- Ecumenical language -- Historical method -- The process in close-up -- Ecumenical reception -- Conclusion |
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| Item Description: | Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015) |
| ISBN: | 0511520093 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511520099 |