Ecumenism of the Heart: Trends and Challenges in the Ecumenical Movement
Author: Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay
Publisher: Papanya Josephine
Published:
Total Pages: 13
ISBN-13:
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Receptive Ecumenism
Author: Vicky Balabanski
Publisher: ATF Press
Published: 2018-11-01
Total Pages: 188
ISBN-13: 192564393X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is a response to the growing recognition of Receptive Ecumenism as a concept and process that has the potential to bring about the greater flourishing of the Church, both within denominations and across the Church universal.
World Christian Encyclopedia
Author: David B. Barrett
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 860
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe expanded, updated edition of a classic reference source--the comprehensive survey of the status of thje world's largest religion in 238 countries. Many tables, charts, diagrams, maps, photographs, and a rich text present a unmatched look at 33,800 Christian denominations, 12,000 dioceses, 5,000 missions, and other groups--all -set against a detailed historical, political, social, cultural, demographic, background.
Receptive Ecumenism and the Renewal of the Ecumenical Movement
Author: Antonia Pizzey
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2019-05-15
Total Pages: 266
ISBN-13: 9004397809
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReceptive Ecumenism is a ground-breaking new ecumenical approach, widely regarded as having the potential to revitalise the Ecumenical Movement. But what is Receptive Ecumenism? Why is it important? In Receptive Ecumenism and the Renewal of the Ecumenical Movement, Antonia Pizzey offers a comprehensive, systematic analysis of Receptive Ecumenism. While still emerging, Receptive Ecumenism is highly promising because it prioritises the need for ecclesial conversion. Pizzey explores the scope and complexity of Receptive Ecumenism, providing much-needed clarity on its aim, key developmental influences and distinctiveness, as well as its virtuous character and relationship with Spiritual Ecumenism. The major implementations of Receptive Ecumenism to date are investigated, along with its significance for the future of ecumenism, especially regarding its engagement with contemporary challenges.
Ecumenical Jihad
Author: Peter Kreeft
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9780898705799
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJuxtaposing "ecumenism" and "jihad", two words that many would consider strange and at odds with each other, Peter Kreeft argues that we need to change our current categories and alignments. We need to realize that we are at war and that the sides have changed radically: many of our former enemies (e.g. Muslims) are now our friends, and some of our former friends (e.g. humanists) are now our enemies. Documenting the spiritual and moral decay that has taken hold of modern society, Kreeft issues a wake-up call to all God-fearing Christian, Jews and Muslims to unite together in a "religious war" against the common enemy of godless secular humanism, materialism and immorality. Aware of the deep theological differences of these monotheistic faiths, Kreeft calls for a moratorium on our polemics against each other so that we can form an alliance to fight together to save western civilization. He cites numerous examples of today's Protestants, Jews, Catholics and Muslims working together to solve moral and spiritual problems. God is calling for this unity, Kreeft says, and if we respond, God will do something wonderful.
The Genesis and Formation of the World Council of Churches
Author: Willem Adolph Visser 't Hooft
Publisher:
Published: 1982
Total Pages: 152
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe book ends with a chapter on the 1950 statement by the Council's central committee, "The church, the churches and the WCC", which remains a key document on how the WCC understands its own identity and role.
THE ECUMENICAL IMPERATIVE AND FORMATION OF ECUMENICAL CONSCIOUSNESS AMONG PASTORAL WORKERS
Author: SEBASTIAN CHUKWUMA ANOKWULU
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Published: 2013-09
Total Pages: 175
ISBN-13: 1490713565
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe idea of the Church as the instrument of unity had existed before Second Vatican Council; but the Council made the search for unity explicitly an imperative. From the Second Vatican Council emerged a more emphatic vision of the mission of the Church to the world in which ecumenism is no longer an option but an imperative. From the time of the Council onward, every Christian should positively respond to God's question to Cain: "Where is your brother?" (Gen. 4: 9). The ecumenical imperative is primarily the responsibility of pastoral workers. The book surveys in epochs the historical changes that has occurred in the Church up to Vatican II; reviews reception along the ages of the Church pointing to the uniqueness of Vatican II; and gives through biblical exegesis of 'conversion' a fresh understanding that will help pastoral workers to be ever conscious and ready to serve as Church's instrument of unity wherever they are. This book re-awakens the spirit of the Decree on Ecumenism (Unitatis Redintegratio), offering it to be properly received by all who pray with Christ for unity (Jn 17:21). It proposes pastoral suggestions on the practice of Ecumenism.
The Ecumenical Movement
Author: Michael Kinnamon
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Published: 1996-12-31
Total Pages: 563
ISBN-13: 0802842631
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIncluded in this collection of documents from the twentieth-century ecumenical movement are passages from texts produced by assemblies, conferences, and studies of the World Council of Churches and similar bodies, covering three areas of historical concern within modern ecumenism: faith and order, life and work, and mission and evangelism.
Pattern for Progress
Author: Walter Raymond Beach
Publisher:
Published: 1985
Total Pages: 140
ISBN-13: 9780828003094
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPattern for Progress, after examining the organizational structure of the early Christian church, compares it with our current structure, and pinpoints areas of concern and opportunities for improvement. - Preface: Neal C Wilson, Introduction, 1. What and Where Is the Church?, 2. The Calling and Preparation of a People, 3. A Church With a Message and a Mission, 4. A World Church and Representative Organization, 5. The Church and Leadership, 6. The Church's Ordained Ministry, 7. Wheels Within Wheels-and a Hand!, 8. Geographical Districts and Union Conference, 9. Divisional Sections of the General Conference, 10. Administrative Roles and Relationships, 11. The Church, Modern Syncretism, and Indigenization, 12. Traditional Organizational Pitfalls and Eddies, 13. Leadership and Followership, 14. Why a Church Manual?, 15. When the World Church Meets, 16. Adventism and Ecumenism, 17. Windows of Vulnerability, 18. Preserving the Worldwid Unity of the Church, 19. Unity in Organization and Structure, 20. The Essence of Adventism, Appendixes, Index
Ecumenical Directions in the United States Today: Churches on a Theoligical Journey
Author: Antonios Kireopoulos
Publisher: Paulist Press
Published: 2014-05-14
Total Pages: 477
ISBN-13: 1587680998
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProceedings of a conference held in July 2007 at Oberlin College.
