Ecumenism, Christian Origins and the Practice of Communion - Brossura

Sagovsky, Nicholas

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0521090539 ISBN 13: 9780521090537

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Riassunto

The theology of communion, or Koinonia, has been at the centre of the ecumenical movement for more than thirty years. It is central to the self-understanding of the Anglican, Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches, and has been prominent in the work of the World Council of Churches. This book, based on the 1996 Hulsean Lectures, examines the significance of Koinonia for contemporary ecumenical theology, tracing the development of contemporary understanding in critical engagement with the thoughts of Plato, Aristotle, the Hebrew Scriptures, the New Testament, the Cappadocian Fathers and Augustine. In each case, reflection on community life is related to actual communities in which texts were produced. The importance of conflict and the place of politics for the Koinonia that constitutes the Christian churches is a major theme throughout. Communion is seen as a gift to be received and a discipline to be cultivated in the continuing practice of ecumenism.

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Review of the hardback: 'A must for those interested in the visible unity of the Church.' Theology

Review of the hardback: 'Rigorous, honest and passionate: qualities that make this a timely book in ecumenical theology as well as a good one.' The Expository Times

Descrizione del libro:

This book examines the significance of the theology of communion for contemporary ecumenical theology, tracing the development of contemporary understanding in critical engagement with the thoughts of Plato, Aristotle, the Hebrew Scriptures, the New Testament, the Cappadocian Fathers, and Augustine, and offers pointers for the continuing work of the ecumenical movement.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0521090539
• ISBN 13: 9780521090537
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 232