Ecumenism Books

Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is a must read for anyone interested in the Middle East’s present and who might be hopeful for the region’s future." * Middle East Journal *"Seeking to counter contemporary perceptions of the Middle East as a region riven by sectarian strife, Makdisi examines the ‘culture of coexistence’ which he believes prevailed in the Ottoman Empire and in the post-Ottoman Arab world, despite its religious diversity." * Survival: Global Politics and Strategy *"An outstanding study with insight about the agency of Arab intellectuals, thinkers and people at large who, despite twentieth-century local and global violence, persist in struggling for a better world. This is a must- read for all scholars and students of Middle East and cultural studies." * Arab Studies Quarterly *"A hugely important corrective to widespread stereotypes about relations between Muslims, Christians and Jews before Israel's creation." * Peter Beinart *"Beyond the excellent historical work in which Makdisi engages, his profound rewriting of narratives of sectarianism and coexistence will have a great impact on readers’ understanding of the modern Middle East. . . . Offers hope for an existence that does not distinguish between Muslim and non-Muslim or Jew and non-Jew but aims to humanize those who have been seen as inferior." * Islam and Christian–Muslim Relations *"One of the salient contributions of the Age of Coexistence is how Makdisi writes a history that the existing scholarship has either taken for granted or failed to critically examine. . . . Indispensable reading for graduate students entering the field of Middle Eastern history." * Bustan: The Middle East Book Review *"This is clearly an essential book. . . . There are many lessons to learn from this study with regard to how regions and their peoples, their ethno-religious identities, and their politics are approached, investigated, and narrated." * Journal of Historical Geography *"What Makdisi has accomplished here is truly impressive. . . .It is my hope that as it spreads in classrooms and in public discourse, The Age of Coexistence will serve the final blow to Western-based stereotypes of a Middle East rife with senseless violence, authoritarianism, and strict religious rule." * International Journal of Middle East Studies *"Offers a fresh look at the making of the modern Arab world. Given the plethora of studies that focus on contemporary wars and sectarian violence, this well-researched study employs Arabic and Western resources that challenge the prevailing perceptions about the region and its people. . . . An outstanding study with insight about the agency of Arab intellectuals, thinkers and people at large who, despite twentieth-century local and global violence, persist in struggling for a better world. This is a must-read for all scholars and students of Middle East and cultural studies." * Arab Studies Quarterly *"A major achievement. . . . This is historical analysis whose reframing of the past genuinely helps to offer possibilities for imagining future forms of coexistence." * World History Connected *Table of ContentsList of Maps Acknowledgments Note on Transliteration Introduction: The Ecumenical Frame Part I 1. Religious Difference in an Imperial Age 2. The Crucible of Sectarian Violence 3. Coexistence in an Age of Genocide Part II 4. Colonial Pluralism 5. Sectarianism and Antisectarianism in the Post-Ottoman Arab World 6. Breaking the Ecumenical Frame: Arab and Jew in Palestine Epilogue Notes Works Cited Index

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Book SynopsisThrough the lens of Christology, a new approach to the theology of religions. Adopting the person and saving work of Christ (Christology) as the master key for organizing themes already treated by theologies of religion, theologian Gerald O''Collins introduces important themes previously largely ignored, such as the relevance of the theology of the cross for thinking about the others and the impact of Christ's priesthood on all men and women of all places and times.

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Book SynopsisOrthodox Christianity, building on its patristic foundations, has blossomed in the modern period. This volume focuses on the way Orthodox theological tradition is understood and lived today. As well as discussing aspects of doctrine, the book portrays the main figures, themes and developments that have helped to shape Orthodox thought.Trade Review'This is a remarkable book - as remarkable for the wide scope of its articles as for their quality.' The Messenger'This book can be read in many ways - as a summary of themes and movements, as a history of theological development, as a devotional meditation, and also as a piece of creative theological thinking in its own right.' Journal of Theological Studies'… an impressive collection of essays in the long tradition of the Cambridge Companions to Religion. Well worth adding to any library which has collections in this field and, especially the paperback edition, easily accessible for the bookshelves of individual scholars.' Reference Reviews'This book is truly what it sets out to be: a very useful 'companion' to Orthodox studies … It is refreshing and uncommon to see a useful and important resource on Orthodox Christian theology edited by two Western Orthodox women scholars; Cambridge University Press should be congratulated for entrusting the task to their competent hands.' Theology'This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the contemporary situation of Orthodox life and theology today.' The Expository Times' … this is an accessible and attractive collection, from which much can be learned.' The Journal of Church History'… prefaced by a concise … extremely helpful historical introduction to Orthodoxy and its communities, including those in the West, written by the editors … This book is truly what it sets out to be: a very useful 'companion' to Orthodox studies.' Theology'… a collection of very well written essays, which all say something important about their respective topic … a recommended volume.' SobornostTable of ContentsPart I. Doctrine and Tradition: 1. Who are the Orthodox Christians? A historical introduction Mary Cunningham and Elizabeth Theokritoff; 2. Scripture and tradition in the Church Theodore G. Stylianopoulos; 3. Biblical interpretation in worship Archimandrite Ephrem Lash; 4. God in Trinity Boris Bobrinskoy; 5. Creator and creation Elizabeth Theokritoff; 6. Christ and salvation Peter Bouteneff; 7. Eschatology Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev; 8. The Church Matthew Steenberg; 9. Theology of the icon Mariamna Fortounatto and Mary Cunningham; 10. The human person as image and likeness of God Nonna Verna Harrison; 11. The spiritual way John Chryssavgis; Part II. Contemporary Orthodox Theology: Its Formation and Character: 12. Church Fathers and the shaping of orthodox theology Augustine Casiday; 13. The patristic revival and its protagonists Andrew Louth; 14. The Russian religious revival and its theological legacy Michael Plekon; 15. Some key themes and figures in Greek theological thought Athanasios N. Papathanasiou; 16. Personhood and its exponents in twentieth-century orthodox theology Aristotle Papanikolaou; 17. The witness of the church in a pluralistic world: theological renaissance in the Church of Antioch Nicolas Abou Mrad; 18. Russian theology after totalitarianism Leonid Kishkovsky; 19. Orthodox Christianity in the West: the ecumenical challenge John Jillions.

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Book SynopsisEveryday Wisdom is an introduction for lived religion, interreligious studies, and interfaith engagement and leadership. Tying together the aims and learning objectives of interreligious-studies courses, the book proposes a framework for interreligious studies and interfaith leadership, aiming to be a core text in undergraduate and graduate study.

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Book SynopsisFaithful Teaching is the twelfth dialogue of the U.S. Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue. It seeks greater mutual understanding of the two communions' respective processes of faithful teaching. In challenging times, the call to continue to preach and teach the gospel together resounds with new urgency.

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Book SynopsisFor centuries pilgrims have travelled to the isle of Iona in search of the sacred, inspired by the example of St Columba, a 6th-century Irish monk who founded a monastery there, and whose influence is felt to the present day. Many modern-day pilgrims and seekers are also drawn to the island through the work of the Iona Community, an ecumenical Christian community acting for justice and peace, the rebuilding of the common life and the renewal of worship. The Iona Community runs a weekly pilgrimage around the island for those who visit, pausing for reflection at places of spiritual and historical significance, and at less obvious landmarks which offer inspiration for our daily lives and our engagement with the wider world.

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Book SynopsisBaptized in the Spirit creatively examines the most recent trends in Pentecostal and charismatic theology, especially with regard to the displacement of Spirit baptism as Pentecostalism's central distinctive. The author begins by focusing on the significance of the Holy Spirit in reciprocal and mutual work with the Son in fulfilling the will of the Father. He also shows how the pneumatological emphases in Pentecostal and charismatic theology can help to correct the tendency in Western Christianity to subordinate the Spirit to the Word.Table of ContentsCONTENTS Acknowledgments..... 9 1 INTRODUCTION: FRAMING THE ISSUE..... 11 2 SPIRIT BAPTISM AND PENTECOSTAL THEOLOGY: RETURNING TO OUR CENTRAL DISTINCTIVE..... 19 Is Spirit Baptism the Central Pentecostal Distinctive?..... 20 From Sanctification to Spirit Baptism: Early Fragmentation..... 28 Spirit Baptism and Doctrinal Diversity: The Developing Challenge..... 33 From Spirit Baptism to Eschatology: Towards Coherence..... 38 From Spirit Baptism to Oral Theology: The Challenge of Theological Method..... 49 Postscript: The Unfinished Business of Pentecostal Theology..... 57 3 THE KINGDOM AND THE POWER: EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF SPIRIT BAPTISM..... 61 Spirit Baptism and Regeneration..... 64 Spirit Baptism and Water Baptism..... 72 Spirit Baptism and Empowerment..... 75 Eschatological Framework..... 85 4 CHRIST AS THE KING AND THE SPIRIT AS THE KINGDOM: SPIRIT BAPTISM IN TRINITARIAN PERSPECTIVE..... 89 The Pentecost-Kingdom Connection..... 91 Spirit Baptism and the Church’s Faith in Jesus..... 107 Spirit Baptism as a Trinitarian Act..... 113 Spirit Baptism and Elements of Life in the Kingdom..... 129 - Spirit-Baptized Justification..... 129 - Spirit-Baptized Sanctification..... 140 - Spirit-Baptized Witness..... 145 In Sum..... 153 5 SIGNS OF GRACE IN A GRACELESS WORLD: TOWARD A SPIRIT-BAPTIZED ECCLESIOLOGY..... 155 Spirit Baptism and Koinonia..... 156 Toward a Spirit-Baptized Anthropology..... 168 The Spirit-Baptized Church: The Pluralist Challenge..... 178 The Spirit-Baptized Church: Toward a Critical Dialectic..... 190 The Spirit-Baptized Church: Biblical Models..... 199 - People of God..... 200 - Body of Christ..... 201 - Temple of the Spirit..... 203 The Marks of the Spirit-Baptized Church..... 204 - Unity..... 211 - Holiness..... 222 - Catholicity..... 224 - Apostolicity..... 229 “Marks” of Preaching, Sacraments, and Charismatic Fullness..... 241 - Preaching..... 244 - Sacraments..... 247 In Sum..... 256 6 BAPTIZED IN LOVE: THE SPIRIT-BAPTIZED LIFE..... 257 Importance of Divine Love..... 259 Toward a Theology of Love..... 261 Faith and Love..... 265 Hope and Love..... 269 Spirit Baptism as Love’s “Second Conversion”..... 280 Scripture Index..... 283 Subject Index..... 291 Author Index..... 293

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Book SynopsisThe songs in this collection are not the antidote but rather a supplement both to traditional hymnody and to the narrow spectrum of biblical and emotional content in much praise and worship material.

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Book SynopsisPresents a collection of Fr. Jared Wicks' recent articles on Vatican II, and presents the Second Vatican Council as an event to which theologians contributed in major ways and from which Catholic theology can gain enormous insights. Taken as a whole, the articles take the reader into the theological dynamics of Vatican II at key moments in the Council's historical unfolding.

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Book SynopsisThis Handbook introduces the theology of the sacraments from a variety of perspectives. It contains historical overviews, biblical discussion, philosophical and theological reflection, as well as ecumenical discussion. It is one of the most comprehensive overviews of the sacraments throughout the tradition of the Christian church.Trade ReviewTheology is not intended to be only a conversation for specialists. If it is, as The Oxford Handbook of Sacramental Theology reveals, meant to help interpret, illuminate, and guide the church's life together. May preachers of every theological stripe embrace this way of thinking about how theology works in the church... * Theology Forum *...a good launch pad from which mature students of theology can grow in their understanding of the churchs reflection on sacramental theology * Ryan M. McGraw, PRJ *This text will prove to be a standard resource for sacramental theologians, and perhaps the first place to turn for those who want to ask--even if for the first time--why and how Christians have always believed that God works in and through matter. * Jonathan Martin Ciraulo, Reading Religion *In light of this work's wide-ranging scope and breadth of content, it may be a misnomer to entitle it a Handbook a term that tends to imply concise reference to a specific topic, which the reader can access quickly and efficiently. Such a handbook this work definitely is not. It might have more aptly been entitled a 'compendium' or even 'encyclopedia' of sacramental theology. * Lee W. Gross, Antiphone: A Journal for Liturgical Renewal *[T]here is much here that is fresh, and in the very best sense of the word provocative. . . . [T]he Handbook deserves to become a standard work of reference, and it is an unusually inspiring one. * Ann Wailes, OP, New Blackfriars *The two editors, one from an evangelical teaching post, the other from a Roman Catholic one, have brought together 50 authors from different spheres of study, different continents, and differing confessional standpoints. * Colin Buchanan *Table of ContentsHans Boersma and Matthew Levering: Introduction: The Handbook's Three Purposes Sacramental Roots in Scripture 1: Walter Moberly: Sacramentality And The Old Testament 2: Dennis T. Olson: Sacramentality in the Torah 3: Craig A. Evans and Jeremiah J. Johnston: Intertestamental Background of the Christian Sacraments 4: Nicholas Perrin: Sacraments and Sacramentality in the New Testament 5: Edith M. Humphrey: Sacrifice and Sacrament: Sacramental Implications of the Death of Christ 6: Richard Bauckham: Sacraments and the Gospel of John 7: David Lincicum: Sacraments in the Pauline Epistles 8: Luke Timothy Johnson: Sacramentality and Sacraments in Hebrews Patristic Sacramental Theology 9: Everett Ferguson: Sacraments in the Pre-Nicene Period 10: Khaled Anatolios: Sacraments in the Fourth Century 11: Lewis Ayres and Thomas Humphries: Augustine and the West to AD 650 12: Andrew Louth: Late Patristic Developments in Sacramental Theology in the East (Fifth-Ninth Century) Medieval Sacramental Theology 13: Mark G. Vaillancourt: Sacramental Theology from Gottschalk to Lanfranc 14: Boyd Taylor Coolman: The Christo-Pneumatic-Ecclesial Character of Twelfth-Century Sacramental Theology 15: Joseph Wawrykow: The Sacraments In Thirteenth-Century Theology 16: Ian Christopher Levy: Sacraments in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries 17: Yury P. Avvakumov: Sacramental Ritual in Middle and Later Byzantine Theology, 9th -15th centuries From the Reformation through Today 18: Mickey L. Mattox: Sacraments in the Lutheran Reformation 19: Michael Allen: Sacraments in the Reformed and Anglican Reformation 20: John Rempel: Sacraments in the Radical Reformation 21: Peter Walter, Translated by David L. Augustine: Sacraments in the Council of Trent and 16th Century Catholic Theology 22: Brian A. Butcher: Orthodox Sacramental Theology: Sixteenth to Nineteenth Centuries 23: Trent Pomplun: Post-Tridentine Sacramental Theology 24: Scott R. Swain: Lutheran and Reformed Sacramental Theology, 17th-19th Centuries 25: E. Brooks Holifield: Sacramental Theology in America, 17th through 19th Centuries 26: .: Twentieth Century and Contemporary Protestant Sacramental Theology Part I: Martha L. Moore-Keish: Sacraments in General and Baptism in Twentieth Century and Contemporary Protestant Theology Part II: George Hunsinger: The Lord's Supper in Twentieth-Century and Contemporary Protestant Theology 27: Peter Casarella: Catholic Sacramental Theology in the Twentieth Century 28: Peter Galadza: Twentieth-Century and Contemporary Orthodox Sacramental Theology Dogmatic Approaches 29: David W. Fagerberg: Liturgy, Signs, and Sacraments 30: Geoffrey Wainwright: One Baptism, One Church? 31: C. C. Pecknold and Lucas Laborde, S.S.J.: Confirmation 32: Bruce D. Marshall: What is the Eucharist? A Dogmatic Outline 33: Brent Waters: Marriage 34: The Sacrament of Orders Dogmatically Understood: 35: Anthony Akinwale, O.P.: Reconciliation 36: John C. Kasza: Anointing of the Sick Philosophical and Theological Issues in Sacramental Doctrine 37: Thomas Joseph White, O.P: Sacraments and Philosophy 38: Benoît-Dominique de La Soujeole, O.P. Translated by Dominic M. Langevin, O.P.: The Sacraments and the Development of Doctrine 39: David Brown: A Sacramental World: Why It Matters 40: Francesca Aran Murphy: Christ, The Trinity, and The Sacraments 41: Peter J. Leithart: Signs of the Eschatological Ekklesia: The Sacraments, the Church, and Eschatology 42: Gordon W. Lathrop: Liturgy, Preaching and the Sacraments 43: C. J. C. Pickstock: Sense and Sacrament 44: Jorge Scampini, O.P: The Sacraments in Ecumenical Dialogue

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Book SynopsisHow can communion be restored between the great traditions of contemporary Christianity, and yet diversity in theology and in liturgical and institutional forms still be retained? That is the major problem for ecumenism today. As a step towards a solution Pere Congar looks back on the main features of the debate.

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Book SynopsisPresents a cast of contributors debating the question of universalism. This book attempts to think through the re-hellenization of Christian faith. It focuses on the importance of Christian 'truth' and the tradition of how faith and reason are bound together in the universal claim of the Gospel.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the significance of the theology of communion 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, and offers pointers for the continuing work of the ecumenical movement.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: 'A must for those interested in the visible unity of the Church.' TheologyReview 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 TimesTable of ContentsAcknowledgements; List of abbreviations; 1. The common life; 2. Communion: Anglicans, Roman Catholics and ecumenical consensus; 3. Plato's vision; 4. Aristotle's revisionism; 5. Covenant and community; 6. Little communities and the Catholic church; 7. Cappadocian Koinonia; 8. Augustine and the story of communion; 9. Ecumenism and the practice of communion.

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Book SynopsisMany of the questions churches are asking today about their relationship to one another and the goal of unity have a very long history. G. R. Evans tells the story of the way these questions have arisen, and discusses the reasons why they can be so hard to answer in modern times.Trade Review"...an important work. Evan's thorough knowledge of history and her familiarity with the present ecumenical scene combine to make an invaluable contribution to ecumenical ecclesiology." Theological Studies"...Evans has provided a strikingly full survey of many of the central issues in ecumenical ecclesiology." Modern Theology"...a formidable work. Evans is widely read, ranging back and forth from Augustine to the World Council and John Paul II, Joseph Ratzinger to the Rastafarians....a product of impeccable and prodigious scholarship, and scrupulously impartial." Donald Nugent, Church History"This is a timely book that is full of fascinating historical data and thought-provoking insights." Sara Butler, M.S.B.T., Journal of Ecumenical Studies"I strongly recommend this book as nearly indispensable for anyone doing ecumenical studies in general or ecclesiology in particular....the book amply displays the historical acumen of its author and her remarkable control of so much of the ecumenical literature....This book is a significant contribution to the task of first identifying and then confronting that untidiness and provisionality." Richard P. McBrien, The Journal of ReligionTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Local and universal; 2. Ecclesial identity; 3. Diversity; 4. Restoring to order; 5. Decision-making; 6. Communion; Conclusion; Selected bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisOrthodox Christianity, building on its patristic foundations, has blossomed in the modern period. This volume focuses on the way Orthodox theological tradition is understood and lived today. As well as discussing aspects of doctrine, the book portrays the main figures, themes and developments that have helped to shape Orthodox thought.Trade Review'This is a remarkable book - as remarkable for the wide scope of its articles as for their quality.' The Messenger'This book can be read in many ways - as a summary of themes and movements, as a history of theological development, as a devotional meditation, and also as a piece of creative theological thinking in its own right.' Journal of Theological Studies'… an impressive collection of essays in the long tradition of the Cambridge Companions to Religion. Well worth adding to any library which has collections in this field and, especially the paperback edition, easily accessible for the bookshelves of individual scholars.' Reference Reviews'This book is truly what it sets out to be: a very useful 'companion' to Orthodox studies … It is refreshing and uncommon to see a useful and important resource on Orthodox Christian theology edited by two Western Orthodox women scholars; Cambridge University Press should be congratulated for entrusting the task to their competent hands.' Theology'This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the contemporary situation of Orthodox life and theology today.' The Expository Times' … this is an accessible and attractive collection, from which much can be learned.' The Journal of Church History'… prefaced by a concise … extremely helpful historical introduction to Orthodoxy and its communities, including those in the West, written by the editors … This book is truly what it sets out to be: a very useful 'companion' to Orthodox studies.' Theology'… a collection of very well written essays, which all say something important about their respective topic … a recommended volume.' SobornostTable of ContentsPart I. Doctrine and Tradition: 1. Who are the Orthodox Christians? A historical introduction Mary Cunningham and Elizabeth Theokritoff; 2. Scripture and tradition in the Church Theodore G. Stylianopoulos; 3. Biblical interpretation in worship Archimandrite Ephrem Lash; 4. God in Trinity Boris Bobrinskoy; 5. Creator and creation Elizabeth Theokritoff; 6. Christ and salvation Peter Bouteneff; 7. Eschatology Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev; 8. The Church Matthew Steenberg; 9. Theology of the icon Mariamna Fortounatto and Mary Cunningham; 10. The human person as image and likeness of God Nonna Verna Harrison; 11. The spiritual way John Chryssavgis; Part II. Contemporary Orthodox Theology: Its Formation and Character: 12. Church Fathers and the shaping of orthodox theology Augustine Casiday; 13. The patristic revival and its protagonists Andrew Louth; 14. The Russian religious revival and its theological legacy Michael Plekon; 15. Some key themes and figures in Greek theological thought Athanasios N. Papathanasiou; 16. Personhood and its exponents in twentieth-century orthodox theology Aristotle Papanikolaou; 17. The witness of the church in a pluralistic world: theological renaissance in the Church of Antioch Nicolas Abou Mrad; 18. Russian theology after totalitarianism Leonid Kishkovsky; 19. Orthodox Christianity in the West: the ecumenical challenge John Jillions.

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Book SynopsisThe theology of the Eucharist has long been the subject of heated debate; particularly since the Reformation. In this book, George Hunsinger explores ways in which Christians might resolve their differences in this area. He tackles three issues dividing the churches about the Eucharist: real presence, Eucharistic sacrifice, and ministry.Trade Review'This volume is an ambitious project which makes a major contribution to theological and ecumenical exploration of the eucharistic tradition.' Worship'Hunsinger is amazing … Not only is he a top-knotch theologian who finds significant common ground between the Reformed, Roman Catholics, and Eastern Orthodoxy, but he also manages to argue for women's and gay ordination in a logical and level-headed way. … he is a model for peaceful discussion …' Books, Catholicity, Sacraments, Theology'… sympathetically explored … fascinating …' Church Times'So thank God for George Hunsinger. He refuses to let past polemics die. In this elegantly written and well-argued book he addresses each of the areas of contention with clarity and generosity in the hope that we can rediscover the unity that is ours.' Christian History'… comprehensive in its coverage and challenging in its conclusions.' Journal of Theological Studies'The Eucharist and Ecumenism is an ambitious project, the product of a deeply eirenical mind with a capacity for detail and attention to the positions of others. It reflects the author's conviction that visible - that is, structural - unity of the Church is its Lord's will for it, and therefore worth working for, in spite of contemporary discouragement. To read it has been a reminder of the riches of the whole Christian tradition, and a challenge to the comforts of denominationalism into which we so easily slip.' Search'… this extensive treatment of the topic, by the Professor of Systematic Theology at Princeton, is a work of incisive scholarship based on extensive knowledge of the literature, and reveals an irenic attitude along with the ability to formulate possibilities of convergence which, if accepted by the churches, would create an ecumenical theology of the Eucharist.' One in ChristTable of ContentsAcknowledgements; Introduction: ecumenical theology; Part I. Real Presence: 1. The bread that we break: controversies; 2. The iron in the fire: a proposal; Part II. Eucharistic Sacrifice: 3. The sacrifice we offer: controversies; 4. Christ our Passover: a proposal; Part III. Eucharist and Ministry: 5. Eucharistic ministry: controversies; 6. Eucharistic ministry: an impending impasse?; Part IV. Eucharist and Social Ethics: 7. The Eucharistic transformation of culture; 8. Nicene Christianity, the Eucharist and peace; Conclusion: let us keep the feast; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the significance of the theology of communion 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, and offers pointers for the continuing work of the ecumenical movement.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: 'A must for those interested in the visible unity of the Church.' TheologyReview 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 TimesTable of ContentsAcknowledgements; List of abbreviations; 1. The common life; 2. Communion: Anglicans, Roman Catholics and ecumenical consensus; 3. Plato's vision; 4. Aristotle's revisionism; 5. Covenant and community; 6. Little communities and the Catholic church; 7. Cappadocian Koinonia; 8. Augustine and the story of communion; 9. Ecumenism and the practice of communion.

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Book SynopsisMany of the questions churches are asking today about their relationship to one another and the goal of unity have a very long history. G. R. Evans tells the story of the way these questions have arisen, and discusses the reasons why they can be so hard to answer in modern times.Trade Review"...an important work. Evan's thorough knowledge of history and her familiarity with the present ecumenical scene combine to make an invaluable contribution to ecumenical ecclesiology." Theological Studies"...Evans has provided a strikingly full survey of many of the central issues in ecumenical ecclesiology." Modern Theology"...a formidable work. Evans is widely read, ranging back and forth from Augustine to the World Council and John Paul II, Joseph Ratzinger to the Rastafarians....a product of impeccable and prodigious scholarship, and scrupulously impartial." Donald Nugent, Church History"This is a timely book that is full of fascinating historical data and thought-provoking insights." Sara Butler, M.S.B.T., Journal of Ecumenical Studies"I strongly recommend this book as nearly indispensable for anyone doing ecumenical studies in general or ecclesiology in particular....the book amply displays the historical acumen of its author and her remarkable control of so much of the ecumenical literature....This book is a significant contribution to the task of first identifying and then confronting that untidiness and provisionality." Richard P. McBrien, The Journal of ReligionTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Local and universal; 2. Ecclesial identity; 3. Diversity; 4. Restoring to order; 5. Decision-making; 6. Communion; Conclusion; Selected bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe theology of the Eucharist has long been the subject of heated debate; particularly since the Reformation. In this book, George Hunsinger explores ways in which Christians might resolve their differences in this area. He tackles three issues dividing the churches about the Eucharist: real presence, Eucharistic sacrifice, and ministry.Trade Review'This volume is an ambitious project which makes a major contribution to theological and ecumenical exploration of the eucharistic tradition.' Worship'Hunsinger is amazing … Not only is he a top-knotch theologian who finds significant common ground between the Reformed, Roman Catholics, and Eastern Orthodoxy, but he also manages to argue for women's and gay ordination in a logical and level-headed way. … he is a model for peaceful discussion …' Books, Catholicity, Sacraments, Theology'… sympathetically explored … fascinating …' Church Times'So thank God for George Hunsinger. He refuses to let past polemics die. In this elegantly written and well-argued book he addresses each of the areas of contention with clarity and generosity in the hope that we can rediscover the unity that is ours.' Christian History'… comprehensive in its coverage and challenging in its conclusions.' Journal of Theological Studies'The Eucharist and Ecumenism is an ambitious project, the product of a deeply eirenical mind with a capacity for detail and attention to the positions of others. It reflects the author's conviction that visible - that is, structural - unity of the Church is its Lord's will for it, and therefore worth working for, in spite of contemporary discouragement. To read it has been a reminder of the riches of the whole Christian tradition, and a challenge to the comforts of denominationalism into which we so easily slip.' Search'… this extensive treatment of the topic, by the Professor of Systematic Theology at Princeton, is a work of incisive scholarship based on extensive knowledge of the literature, and reveals an irenic attitude along with the ability to formulate possibilities of convergence which, if accepted by the churches, would create an ecumenical theology of the Eucharist.' One in ChristTable of ContentsAcknowledgements; Introduction: ecumenical theology; Part I. Real Presence: 1. The bread that we break: controversies; 2. The iron in the fire: a proposal; Part II. Eucharistic Sacrifice: 3. The sacrifice we offer: controversies; 4. Christ our Passover: a proposal; Part III. Eucharist and Ministry: 5. Eucharistic ministry: controversies; 6. Eucharistic ministry: an impending impasse?; Part IV. Eucharist and Social Ethics: 7. The Eucharistic transformation of culture; 8. Nicene Christianity, the Eucharist and peace; Conclusion: let us keep the feast; Index.

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Book SynopsisJohn D. Zizioulas, Metropolitan of Pergamon, was previously Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Glasgow and Visiting Professor at King's College, London. He is the author of Communion and Otherness (2006), and has been a major Orthodox contributor to modern ecumenical discussion. Luke Ben Tallon is Lecturer in Systematic Theology at Codrington College, BarbadosTrade Review‘The new book by the Metropolitan John Zizioulas offers a passionate and extremely accessible study on the meaning of the Holy Communion: its biblical foundations and its role in manifesting the Kingdom of Heaven. Few works have been able to underline so emphatically the importance of the Eucharist in understanding the Church, and of its mysterious nature and its dynamic relationship with the world. In its development of the cosmic dimension of the Eucharist, this book seems to be very current. It shows that the Eucharist implies a veritable ethos in how we relate to the environment, man being not a master, but on the contrary a "priest", called to offer reverently to God all of creation. In the context of the major ecological crisis bearing down upon the world today, this book makes a decisive contribution to Christians and beyond.' - M. Michel Stavrou, Institut de Théologie Orthodoxe Saint-Serge, France. -- M. Michel Stavrou‘The writings of Orthodox Metropolitan John Zizioulas on the Eucharist belong with the work of a number of theologians from various traditions who, over the past half-century, have been moving towards a convergent doctrine of the sacrament. Particularly gratifying is our author's emphasis on the ecclesiological, eschatological and cosmic dimensions of the celebration. It is to be hoped that the cumulative effect will be to bring the divided churches from what Zizioulas calls their mutual post-baptismal excommunication towards a "gathering in one place" when they may enact their ecclesial reunion in a common Eucharist.' - Geoffrey Wainwright, Duke Divinity School, USA. -- Geoffrey Wainwright‘Metropolitan John Zizioulas is unequivocally the most ecumenically influential Orthodox theologian since the revival of the Orthodox intellectual tradition in nineteenth-century Russia. This collection of Zizioulas's most important (and not easily accessible) essays on the Eucharist is absolutely necessary for a fuller understanding of the eucharistic logic of Zizioulas's "system." Luke Ben Tallon is to be commended for providing a resource that demonstrates how Zizioulas's trinitarian theology, relational ontology and theology of personhood are ultimately grounded in a eucharistic experience and vision of the world; thus, dispelling misinterpretations of Zizioulas as promoting either social trinitarianism, an episcopo-centric ecclesiology, a denigration of nature, or an ethic that lacks practical import. This book amplifies how being as communion is a eucharistic mode of existence in the world.' - Aristotle Papanikolaou, Fordham University, USA. -- Aristotle Papanikolaou... Luke Ben Tallon, who has translated two of the eight chapters and written a helpful introduction, should be congratulated for editing such an engaging volume. -- Theological Book Review, Volume 23, No.2Table of ContentsIntroduction; Chapter 1: The Biblical Dimensions of the Eucharist; Chapter 2: The Eucharist and the Kingdom of God; Chapter 3: Symbolism and Realism in Orthodox Worship; Chapter 4: The Ecclesiological Presuppositions of the Holy Eucharist; Chapter 5: Some Reflections on Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist; Chapter 6: The Eucharistic Vision of the World and Contemporary Anthropology; Chapter 7: Proprietors or Priests of Creation?; Chapter 8: Preserving God's Creation.

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Book SynopsisThe greatest challenge to ecumenical dialogue has come from discussions related to the Virgin Mary. This assertion is the raison d'etre behind this historical and ecumenical investigation of the image of Mary.Trade ReviewThis book would be useful to teachers and administrators in Catholic schools, to participants in R.C.I.A. programs and, in general, to anyone seeking to learn how Catholics make sense of life today.Studies in Religion. . . invaluable as a learning resource for candidates enrolled in our certificate program for Catholic leadership in health, education, and social services. . . . Thomas Rausch's accessible text, enhanced in its second edition by Catherine Clifford's comprehensive questions and glossary, should be required reading for all Catholics over the age of 50 and strongly recommended for everyone else.M.J. Marrocco, Director of Continuing Education, University of St. Michael's College, Toronto, OntarioThis second edition of Rausch's extremely serviceable survey of Roman Catholic faith, ethics, and practice has been augmented with updated bibliographies, focus questions, and glossary to make the work even more user-friendly for those who desire an overview of the Roman Catholic Church. A useful appendix includes a three-page list of places where topics in the present text correlate with material found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. . . . Rausch writes with clarity, which should make this work a fine first introduction to Catholicism for either classroom or adult education.Theology TodayAn expanded and updated version of Thomas Rausch's well-received, Catholicism at the Dawn of the Third Millennium (1996), this volume is a welcome source for undergraduate classes and adult study groups. . . after receiving the review copy of Catholicism in the Third Millennium, I decided to adopt it as the basic text for my undergraduate course on Roman Catholicism. It will be interesting to see if my students react to it as positively as I did.Catholic Studies Book ReviewTable of ContentsScripture; tradition; the Reformation; the modern age; world religions.

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Book SynopsisStudies on the Figure of Sophia in the BibleTrade Review. . . a remarkable achievement.Bernadette Brooten, Brandeis UniversitySilvia Schroer's stunning work on Wisdom breaks new ground, with its challenge to move beyond traditional and Western ways of hearing, reading, and interpreting the biblical text. The work calls all people to ethical responsibility for the sake of all creation. Written with grace, illumined by insight, and meticulously researched, this text is thoroughly engaging. It takes into account the images of personified wisdom as they appear in both the First and Second Testaments. Schroer's work offers both the scholarly community and the general public a new and bold sense of great hope in the midst of the ongoing global struggle for solidarity: human beings with one another, and human beings with creation. Distinctly refreshing in its approach, depth, and breadth, this work needs to be a part of every scholarly conversation on Wisdom, and must be taken seriously by readers in general if transformation at its deepest level is to continue, and the reign of God celebrated.Along with Wisdom we come to know some of the wise women of the Bible, and we explore a place on which to stand firm in a critique of the kyriarchal domination that surrounds us in defiance of Wisdom's truth. This book is as charming and winsome as it is erudite - food for the spirit and tough arguments to strengthen the mind. Finally we have collected in one volume the fruits of Shroer's long engagement with this divine Presence. And we are all richer for that gift!Sharon H. Ringe, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.

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