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Ecumenism, Christian Origins and the Practice of Communion - Couverture souple

Sagovsky, Nicholas

 
9780521090537: Ecumenism, Christian Origins and the Practice of Communion
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521090539 ISBN 13 : 9780521090537
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

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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Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Revue de presse

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

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521090539
ISBN 13 
9780521090537
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
232
Coordonnées du fabricant
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