Apostolic and Prophetic: Ecclesiological Perspectives - Couverture souple

Thiessen, Gesa Elsbeth

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ISBN 10 : 0227680251 ISBN 13 : 9780227680254

Editeur : James Clarke & Co Ltd, 2012

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

'Apostolic and Prophetic' explores the idea of the church as apostolic and radical, together marking a vision of the church as ecumenical and prophetic. Thiessen offers critical reflections upon the modern church with a sincere faithfulness to the origin and roots of the Christian faith tradition. Thiessen looks at apostolicity in the Bible and the early church, and ecumenical documents from the Anglican, Lutheran and Roman Catholic churches reveal the development of the apostolate today. The author examines the current challenges for ecclesiology and ecumenical dialogue, including the official attitudes that prevent unity. Current denominative ecclesiology and praxis are highlighted with particular attention to the Lutheran church and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Thiessen recognises that the church is an institution that is ready to learn and willing to change, and includes forward-looking proposals for unity, diversity, and radicalism, as well as continuity and mission. To do this Thiessen analyses the works of two seminal thinkers of our time, exploring the writings of Dorothee Sölle and Terry Eagleton. Gesa Elsbeth Thiessen lectures in systematic theology at Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy, and at Mater Dei Institute, Dublin, and is an Honorary Fellow of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies of the University of Wales, Lampeter. She has published several books including 'Ecumenical Ecclesiology' (2009) and 'Theological Aesthetics: A Reader' (2004) 'Gesa Thiessen discusses a broad range of current ecumenical issues in a manner that is both theoretically lucid and practically helpful. Her experience as bridge-builder between Lutherans and Roman Catholics as well as between German and English-speaking theological traditions allows her to grapple with many contemporary problems in a creative and forward-looking fashion. Not only academic theologians, but also ecumenically minded laypeople will benefit from Thiessen's sincere and participatory way of engaging challenging topics.' Risto Saarinen, Professor of Ecumenical Theology, University of Helsinki

Revue de presse :

Thiessen's Apostolic and Prophetic is a thoughtful tour through some interesting regions of contemporary ecclesiological reflection. Those exercised by the ecclesiological themes of apostolicity, ecumenicity, and radicality will undoubtedly find its vistas engaging. --W. Travis McMaken, Lindenwood University, Reviews in Religion and Theology, Volume 20, Issue 3, July 2013

'...Thiessen is trying to forge a new way forward for the identity and practice of the church given who Jesus is. [...] The contribution of Thiessen's work is that she is not glibly denigrating earlier or alternative ecclesiologies, rather she is trying to move past old roadblocks and suggest a liveable and living future for the church. This book is recommended for courses in seminaries as its thoughtful blend of theology, cultural critique and ecclesial mindfulness will promote lively discussion.' --Scott Harrower, Melbourne School of Theology, in Theological Book Review (tbr), Vol. 25, No.2, 2013

'Thiessen's perspective is that of a Lutheran theologian with a deep commitment to the aspirations of a twentieth-century ecumenism. [...] Apostolic and Prophetic makes powerful suggestions and should be part of the contemporary conversation around Christian witness, discipleship, and pursuing more visible Church unity among traditions.' --Ian Clausen, School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh, in The Expository Times, Vol 125, No 9, June 2014

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: James Clarke & Co Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0227680251
• ISBN 13: 9780227680254
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 206