Protestant Nonconformist Texts: The twentieth century
Protestant Nonconformist Texts: The twentieth century

Author: David Michael Thompson

Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 9780754640134

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This is the final volume in a four-volume series, using contemporary texts to illustrate key themes in the history of Nonconformity in England and Wales. Although the twentieth century was in many ways a century of decline, this book shows that there was still much life in the nonconformist tradition. It also looks at contemporary issues such as racism and the place of women.

Deepening Communion
Deepening Communion

Author: Catholic Church. National Conference of Catholic Bishops. Bishops' Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

Publisher: USCCB Publishing

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 660

ISBN-13: 9781574551648

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This collection of documents explores the growing relationship of the Catholic Church with the Lutheran, Reformed, Christian church/Disciples of Christ, Baptist, and Pentecostal churches.

Apostolicity Then and Now
Apostolicity Then and Now

Author: John J. Burkhard

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2015-05-15

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 0814684106

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Apostolicity Then and Now explores apostolicity from its origin to today. Apostolicity is a fundamental mark of the church, referring to Jesus' faith given to, carried on, and taught?unaltered?by a continuous line of apostles. This book primarily focuses on how apostolicity pertains to the church as a whole and views apostolic succession in light of how apostolicity is applicable to the church. Scriptural, historical, theological, and ecumenical contexts provide a thorough study that includes worldviews and their impact on apostolicity. Chapters are "Who Were the Apostles?" ?Why the Early Churches Understood Themselves as Apostolic,? ?Apostolicity in History,? ?Apostolicity and the Theologians,? ?Apostolicity and the Classical and Modern Worldviews,? ?Apostolicity in a Postmodern World,? ?Apostolicity in Ecumenical Dialogue,? and ?Apostolicity in an Ecumenical Church.?

Visible Unity and the Ministry of Oversight
Visible Unity and the Ministry of Oversight

Author:

Publisher: Church House Publishing

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 9780715157558

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German Protestant and Anglican experts outline and explain the different understandings of episcopacy and oversight which arose during the German and English reformations, and how these have developed since. Their contributions draw on research presented at the second conference held under the Meissen Agreement.

The Deacon Reader
The Deacon Reader

Author: James Keating

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 0809143895

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"The essays collected in this book aim to give the reader an overview of the theological and pastoral nature of the diaconate and thus to clarify the fundamental identity of the deacon, for those who are discerning such a call as aspirants and those who are already candidates for the office." --From Introduction.

Leadership and Oversight
Leadership and Oversight

Author: Malcolm Grundy

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2011-01-20

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1441122591

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An examination of the role and work of bishops for today and tomorrow, exploring how ministries of great responsibility might shape the future.

Protestant Nonconformist Texts Volume 4
Protestant Nonconformist Texts Volume 4

Author: David M. Thompson

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2015-02-05

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 172523534X

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Contemporary texts are used in this volume to illustrate key themes in the history of Nonconformity in England and Wales. Although the twentieth century was in many ways a century of decline, this book shows that there was still much life in the Nonconformist tradition. It also looks at contemporary issues such as racism and the place of women. Through contemporary writings it provides an insight into the life and thought of the English Free Churches in a century in which they expected to come into their own, only to discover that they faced new challenges and the problems of decline.

The First and Second Letters to Timothy
The First and Second Letters to Timothy

Author: Jerome D. Quinn

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 1004

ISBN-13: 9780802824431

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The inaugural volume of the ECC series provides a fresh, readable translation of 1 and 2 Timothy together with notes and commentary on this highly relevant section of Scripture. The Notes section of the commentary offers detailed philological analysis of the majority of the words used in these two Pastoral Epistles. The Comment section guides readers through the complex theological, historical, and practical issues facing the heirs of Paul in the Christian church. The issues treated in 1 and 2 Timothy have a remarkably modern ring to them. Addressing such "contemporary" topics as the qualifications for church leadership, the roles of women, the use of wealth, heterodoxy, worship, and ethics, these Pauline letters remain highly relevant to church life today. This new volume not only offers the best of current biblical scholarship on Paul's letters to Timothy but also demonstrates the high standard of excellence marking the ECC series.