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9781498230568: Without Spot or Wrinkle: Reflecting Theologically on the Nature of the Church
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ISBN 10 : 1498230563 ISBN 13 : 9781498230568
Editeur : Wipf and Stock, 2015

Synopsis

On February 5, 2000, the Institute of Mennonite Studies held a conference at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary entitled "Without Spot or Wrinkle: Reflecting Theologically on the Nature of the Church" This conference gave attention to ecclesiology, in direct response to challenges that Mennonite church bodies in Canada and the United States have been facing in recent times. The phrase "without spot or wrinkle" comes from Ephesians 5:27, a text addressing relationships between husbands and wives within the Christian household. Historically it has also come to symbolize what Mennonites have sometimes believed about the nature of the church. Anabaptists, and Mennonites who came after them, have often maintained that the true church is a gathering of reborn and spiritually regenerated Christians called to be a community free from moral failure. At present, however, some Mennonites are questioning elements of this conceptual legacy, and, in light of personal failings and hurtful church schisms, are expressing doubts about its practical adequacy and theological tenability. The essays in this book do not provide a unified argument. What the authors have in common is concern for the church and commitment to faithfulness. Readers are invited to reflect on the issues and make their own assessments.

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À propos des auteurs

Karl Koop, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Theology and Anabaptist-Mennonite Studies at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary and Associate Director of the Institute of Mennonite Studies. Mary H. Schertz, PhD, is Professor of New Testament at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary and Director of the Institute of Mennonite Studies.

Mary H. Schertz, PhD, is Professor of New Testament at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary and Director of the Institute of Mennonite Studies.

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Éditeur
Wipf and Stock
Date d'édition
2015
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1498230563
ISBN 13 
9781498230568
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
144
Éditeur
Koop Karl
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9780936273297: Without Spot or Wrinkle: Reflecting Theologically on the Nature of the Church

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0936273291 ISBN 13 :  9780936273297
Editeur : Inst of Mennonite Studies, 2000
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