Introduction to Ecumenism

by Gros, Jeffrey

• ISBN13: 9780809137947
• ISBN10: 0809137941
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-07-01
• Publisher: Paulist Pr

Summary

Here is a comprehensive introduction to the spirituality and theology of the ecumenical movement as a whole, with an emphasis on the place of the Catholic Church, particularly the Catholic Church in the United States, within it. It surveys the issues that the churches have considered serious enough to separate over, and the development in recent times of methods for healing those divisions. Included is a review of key Catholic and World Council of Churches documents on ecumenism, as well as specific relationships among churches: Orthodox; Anglican; Lutheran; Methodist; Presbyterian and Reformed Disciples of Christ; Evangelical; Southern Baptist; and Pentecostal partners. A concluding chapter draws together some of the priorities for the proximate future of the ecumenical movement. This one-volume introductory text acquaints seminary and university students, as well as religious professionals, with the history, development and organization of ecumenical relationships between the several Christian churches, in a concise and comprehensible manner.

Table of Contents

Preface	v	(2)
Abbreviations	vii
Introduction	1	(8)
Chapter 1: The History of Ecumenism	9	(26)
Chapter 2: Catholic Ecumenical Documentation	35	(21)
Chapter 3: The Theology of Ecumenism	56	(18)
Chapter 4: Ecumenical Principles	74	(20)
Chapter 5: Ecumenical Formation	94	(20)
Chapter 6: The Nature, Goal, and Reception of Dialogues	114	(19)
Chapter 7: The Contribution of the World Council of Churches	133	(21)
Chapter 8: Ecumenical Developments with the Eastern Churches	154	(19)
Chapter 9: Anglican, Lutheran, and Catholic Relations	173	(19)
Chapter 10: Relations with the Classical Protestant Churches	192	(22)
Chapter 11: Evangelical and Pentecostal Communities	214	(20)
Conclusion: The Future of Ecumenism: Implications for Ecclesial and Pastoral Proclamation	234	(16)
Index	250