Synopses & Reviews
This co-authored volume is the outcome of an ecumenical speaking and listening that has involved a continuing conversation between four theologians over a period of more than two years. The scholars are active members of the mainline churches in the UK, Anglican, Methodist and Roman Catholic. They propose that the Church will live as it grows in self-understanding, in the light of the claim that her purpose is to focus attention on God, Creator, Redeemer, and Living Presence. In so doing they address key debates in the US and European contexts, as well as dealing with matters of pressing concern in the wider global church. What does it mean to say that the Church in herself and on behalf of the world bears witness to and celebrates the presence of God in contemporary ethics, worship, governance and mission? The authors have sought to bridge the gap between theoretical and practical theology, and ecclesiology. Key features are accessibility, the highly pertinent nature of the themes it covers, its academic purpose and its awareness of the parish and ministerial contexts.
Synopsis
This co-authored volume has involved a continuing conversation between four theologians over a period of more than two years. The authors have sought to bridge the gap between theoretical and practical theology, and ecclesiology. Key features are accessab
Synopsis
Seeking to bridge the gap between theoretical and practical theology and ecclesiology, this co-authored volume presents an evolving conversation between four significant theologians.
Synopsis
This co-authored volume is the outcome of an ecumenical speaking and listening that has involved a continuing conversation between four theologians over a period of more than two years. The scholars are active members of the mainline churches in the UK, Anglican, Methodist and Roman Catholic. They propose that the Church will live as it grows in self-understanding, in the light of the claim that her purpose is to focus attention on God, Creator, Redeemer, and Living Presence. In so doing they address key debates in the US and European contexts, as well as dealing with matters of pressing concern in the wider global church. What does it mean to say that the Church in herself and on behalf of the world bears witness to and celebrates the presence of God in contemporary ethics, worship, governance and mission? The authors have sought to bridge the gap between theoretical and practical theology, and ecclesiology. Key features are accessibility, the highly pertinent nature of the themes it covers, its academic purpose and its awareness of the parish and ministerial contexts.
Table of Contents
Welcome to Ecclesiological Investigations: A New International Research Network - Gerard MannionAcknowledgementsList of ContributorsPrefaceIntroduction - Gerard Mannion and Kenneth Wilson
Part I: Attending to the CreatorGiving Attention to God - Kenneth WilsonThe World as Creation: The God-Given Context of God's Glory - Kenneth Wilson
Part II: Encountering ChristThe Enlightenment and Certainty: The Humility of the Church - Kenneth WilsonHermeneutics and Ecclesiology - Gerard MannionJoy in the Presence of the Crucified - Kenneth Wilson
Part III: Living in the SpiritAct and Being in the Church: Comparative Explorations in Ecclesiology and Ethics - Gerard MannionEcclesiology: Context and Community - Paul M. CollinsEcclesiolohy: Worship and Community - Paul M. CollinsGovernance: The Basis of Faithfulness - Gareth PowellAfterword: The Gift of Mission -Paul M. Collins and Gareth Powell