Method in Ecumenical Theology: The Lessons So Far - Hardcover

Evans, Gillian R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521553040 ISBN 13: 9780521553049

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1996

Synopsis

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.

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This study examines the way the methodology of ecumenical theology is being taken into the lives of the churches, from the point of view of the experience which has been reported so far.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521553040
• ISBN 13: 9780521553049
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 248