A practical vision of theology for today’s church and world. This book traces how practical theology centers the Christian community as the organizing principle of faith, life, and church—the path from past to present and into the future.
It surveys the history from Catholic-era practice to the Reformation and beyond, showing how personal faith, church authority, and democratic ideals have shaped how Christians live out their beliefs. It argues for a modern approach that blends historical insight with living faith, so preaching, doctrine, and social life work together to express the Kingdom of God in daily life. The result is a framework for understanding how the church can mediate faith and society in a democratic age.
- Grasp the shift from institutional power to a shared, community-centered practice
- See how preaching, dogmatics, and religious education fit into a living faith
- Explore how critical history and social concerns influence church life
- Learn how to mediate between scholarly study and the needs of the people
Ideal for students of theology, ministers, and readers curious about how faith can guide modern society and church practice.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book by the author dissects the minutiae of the pivotal 50th-anniversary meeting of the Pittsburgh Synod that took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 15, 1920. Fifty years after its inception, the organization had grown significantly in members, congregations, and influence. The author presents firsthand accounts detailing both the Synod's history and the celebratory commemorative service held on this occasion. The transcribed speeches provide fascinating insight into the reflections of those involved with the Synod on its past, present, and future. This book is an indispensable historical volume that will appeal to academics and historians specializing in religious studies. It will also fascinate anyone interested in learning more about the intricacies of the Pittsburgh Synod and the broader history of the Reformed Church in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333952792_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333952792
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