Faith and Order
Faith and Order

Author: Harold J. Berman

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 9780802848529

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This book argues that despite the tensions existing in all societies between religious faith and legal order, they inevitably interact. In the course of his discussion Berman traces the history of Western law, exposes the fallacies of law theories that fail to take religion into account, examines key theological, prophetic, and educational themes, and looks at the role of religion in the Soviet and post-Soviet state.

Baptism Today
Baptism Today

Author: Thomas F. Best

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9780814662212

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Our common belonging to Christ through baptism creates a bond that transcends the historic and theological differences among the churches; and the mutual recognition of baptism has emerged as a cornerstone of the modern ecumenical movement. Yet significant differences--some threatening the search for the unity of the Church--remain. This book explores the significance of baptism for the churches, and the ecumenical movement, today. Descriptive articles explain the understanding and practice of baptism within a wide range of Christian churches and confessions; these are complemented by baptismal liturgies from many churches, examples of mutual recognition agreements, and reflections on topics such as the role of baptism in increasingly secularized societies. The volume is enhanced by survey articles by prominent liturgists, reviewing the current opportunities--and challenges--facing the churches in the area of baptism. This book will be an important resource for all who wish to explore the understanding and practice of baptism, and its role in the life of the churches and of the ecumenical movement today.

By Faith, Not by Sight
By Faith, Not by Sight

Author: Richard B. Gaffin

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781596384439

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"This book began as four lectures given for the annual School of Theology of Oak Hill Theological College, London, in May 2004, later expanded to five lectures given at the Seventh Annual Pastors Conference, sponored by the session of the Auburn Avenue Presbyterian Church, Monroe, Louisiana, in January 2005"--Preface to the first edition, page xv.

Christians in the American Empire
Christians in the American Empire

Author: Vincent D. Rougeau

Publisher: OUP USA

Published: 2008-11-06

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 0195188098

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This book challenges the argument that the United States is a Christian nation, and that the American founding and the American Constitution can be linked to a Christian understanding of the state and society. Vincent Rougeau argues that the United States has become an economic empire of consumer citizens, led by elites who seek to secure American political and economic dominance around the world. Freedom and democracy for the oppressed are the public themes put forward to justify this dominance, but the driving force behind American hegemony is the need to sustain economic growth and maintain social peace in the United States. --from publisher description.

Professions of Faith
Professions of Faith

Author: James Martin (S.J.)

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9781580511155

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This recent addition to Sheed & Ward's popular Come and See Series examines the important connection between Catholic faith and everyday life. Contributors include such luminaries as Ron Hansen (Writer), John A. Eterno (NYC Police Officer), Amelia J. Uelmen (Lawyer), Tom McGrath (Parent), Sidney Callahan (Spouse), Bro. Michael O'Neill McGrath (Artist), Mimi Kennedy (Actor), Paul Mariani (Teacher), David Armitage (Architect), Terry Golway (Journalist), Lucie Fjelstad (Businessperson), Monica Andrews (Social Worker), and David Loxterkamp (Doctor). The editors enhance the offering with a thoughtful introduction and afterword on the importance of everyday spirituality.

Faith Order Understanding
Faith Order Understanding

Author: Louis Mackey

Publisher: PIMS

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780888444219

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In Faith Order Understanding, all of the late Louis Mackey's virtues are on display. His sensitivity to language and to the limits of language to bear stable meaning seems especially appropriate to the study of what is arguably the most elastic of the medieval traditions of thought, the so-called Augustinian tradition. Defining that tradition by the project of 'faith seeking understanding,' Mackey documents this point at one of those places in any body of Christian thought where heaven and earth can be said to meet - rational reflection on the existence of God. What he makes clear is that 'not everyone who proves the existence of God is proving the same thing' and 'those who prove the existence of God do not all understand the nature of proof in the same way.' This is especially true to the variety of such reflections found in the Augustinian tradition and among its four greatest medieval representatives: Augustine, Anselm, Bonaventure, Scotus.

On the Way to Fuller Koinonia
On the Way to Fuller Koinonia

Author: Thomas F. Best

Publisher: World Council of Churches

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13:

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On the Way to Fuller Koinonia - Official Report of the Fifth World Conference on Faith & Order

Return to Order
Return to Order

Author: John Horvat

Publisher:

Published: 2016-06-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780988214811

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Join the conversation about America's RETURN TO ORDERAmerica is at a crossroads. Historically, we are a nation of fair, hard working achievers. But since the mid 1960's our country has experienced a gradual demise. Economically, we're bogged down in multi-trillion dollar deficits, economic crises and financial crashes. Politically, we're stuck in polarization and social strife that makes it hard to get anything done. Morally, we've hit rock bottom with the breakdown of our moral codes. Fueled by distrust and egoism we are at a point in our history where we lack faith in government, leaders, institutions, corporations, even fellow citizens.There's a growing sense of alarm, confusion and frustration at seeing our beloved nation, the greatest temporal power ever, spin out of control. That's why we have started a serious conversation about a RETURN TO ORDER. We need to study and discuss the deepest root causes of our crisis. We need to make changes that will improve our lives and save our nation. Please join the conversation.