Beyond Dialogue
Beyond Dialogue

Author: John B. Cobb

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 1998-07-30

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 1579101429

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Christian Reflection about other religions has often misinterpreted the truth of the other Ways. The Roman Catholic Church and the World Council of churches stress that Christians can gain an appreciative understanding of other traditions only through meaningful dialogue with believers of other faiths. This book, however, emphasizes the need for Christians to go beyond dialogue, to reach for a mutual transformation of Christianity and other religions. By way of example, the author explores with originality the Christian encounter with Mahayana Buddhism. He offer an original view of how Christianity and Buddhism can appropriately transform one another when both partners are truly respected as equal. Both contributing, both benefiting. John Cobb boldly challenges us Òto hear in an authentic way the truth which the other has to teach usÓ and to be transformed by that truth.

A History of the Ecumenical Movement, Volume 2
A History of the Ecumenical Movement, Volume 2

Author: Harold C. Fey

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2009-12-01

Total Pages: 593

ISBN-13: 1606089102

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Volume 2 (1948-1968) first appeared in 1970. It covers the history of the World Council of Churches from its first assembly at Amsterdam to its fourth assembly at Uppsala, Sweden; analyzes the development of regional ecumenical organizations; and recounts the impact of the Second Vatican Council on the ecumenical witness of the Roman Catholic Church.

Mission Theology: 1948-1975 Years of Worldwide Creative Tension
Mission Theology: 1948-1975 Years of Worldwide Creative Tension

Author: Rodger Bassham

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2002-08-19

Total Pages: 455

ISBN-13: 1592440266

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This volume seeks to be both fair and comprehensive. Its critical insights do not prevent the endorsement of an ecumenical latitude consistent with our biblical faith. It was written for those who are determined to listen and learn from all whom God has manifestly received and called to holistic mission in today's world." --Arthur Glasser, Professor, Fuller Theological Seminary Bassham's comprehensive study of developments in mission theology between 1948 and 1975 is the most thorough and reliable work available on the subject. The book is invaluable for an understanding of the crucial issues in world mission during this turbulent period." --Gerald Anderson, Director, Overseas Ministries Study Center Bassham has written what ought to become the standard textbook for those seeking to acquire a comprehensive long-range perspective on developments in missiology in recent decades. Delightfully clear and simple without being simplistic, the book shows the remarkable convergence of the main streams of missiological thinking..." --Al Krass, Editor, The Other Side