"This volume is a collection of essays offering a response to the Montreal Declaration. It furnishes a critique that is thoughtful and tempered, potent and vigorous. The several authors often reveal an appreciation for the theological conversation that has been developing out of the Declaration -- in fact, they have been profoundly absorbed in that conversation. However, when they examine some of the specifics of the Declaration, they find themselves severely wanting as an expression of Anglicanism or, indeed, of the fullness of the Christian faith" -- Foreword.
Contents: Foreword / Michael G. Peers -- Introduction: Recovering authenticity in Anglican faith and practice / John Simons -- Feminism and the Church : challenge and grace / Susan L. Storey -- Naming and glorifying the Trinity : a response to the Declaration's stricture / John Simons -- Towards a Biblical church : a plea for accountability in the way we use scripture / Paul Jennings -- The Word of God and "God's word written" : the Montreal Declaration on the authority of scriptures / Stephen Reynolds -- Humanity is one and history is one : Anglican social thought and the Montreal Declaration of Anglican Essentials / Terry Brown -- Faithfulness and change : moments of discontinuity in the Church's teaching / Gregory Baum -- Reflections on the "Anglican Ethos" : the dialogical middle way / Eileen Scully -- Study Guide / Paul Jennings -- Appendix : The Montreal Declaration of Anglican Essentials -- Contributors.
"This volume is a collection of essays offering a response to the Montreal Declaration. It furnishes a critique that is thoughtful and tempered, potent and vigorous. The several authors often reveal an appreciation for the theological conversation that has been developing out of the Declaration -- in fact, they have been profoundly absorbed in that conversation. However, when they examine some of the specifics of the Declaration, they find themselves severely wanting as an expression of Anglicanism or, indeed, of the fullness of the Christian faith" -- Foreword.
Contents: Foreword / Michael G. Peers -- Introduction: Recovering authenticity in Anglican faith and practice / John Simons -- Feminism and the Church : challenge and grace / Susan L. Storey -- Naming and glorifying the Trinity : a response to the Declaration's stricture / John Simons -- Towards a Biblical church : a plea for accountability in the way we use scripture / Paul Jennings -- The Word of God and "God's word written" : the Montreal Declaration on the authority of scriptures / Stephen Reynolds -- Humanity is one and history is one : Anglican social thought and the Montreal Declaration of Anglican Essentials / Terry Brown -- Faithfulness and change : moments of discontinuity in the Church's teaching / Gregory Baum -- Reflections on the "Anglican Ethos" : the dialogical middle way / Eileen Scully -- Study Guide / Paul Jennings -- Appendix : The Montreal Declaration of Anglican Essentials -- Contributors.
"Five lectures broadcast on CBC Radio's Ideas programs in November 1987". -- verso of t.-p.
Includes biographical note: p. [109]
"Gregory Baum presents the new Faith and Justice movement in the chuches -- especially the Roman Catholic Church -- together with the considerable opposition to it. He discusses why many Christians are becoming activists, turning their faith into deeds by working for the liberation of the poor, not only in South America or the Third World, but in Canada as well. He argues for a new ecumenism, permitting a more representative opinion within the Church and, in a larger sense, for what he believes are the fundamentals of a 'just society'. He says that there is a new realization that God is on the side of the oppressed -- that Christians are here to help in the struggle for liberation". -- back cover.
Contents: The Solidarity Movement in the Church -- Opposition to the Solidarity Movement -- The New Social Gospel in Canada -- God as Comforter and Liberator -- Conflict Over Values -- Bibliographical Note -- [Biographical Note].
"The publication of this volume is sponsored by the Ecumenical Forum of Canada." -- verso of t.-p.
26 chapters/essay by 29 authors including several Anglican Church of Canada contributors.
Contents divided into six main sections: Christianity Across Cultures -- The Experience of the Japanese Church -- Foundations for Mission -- Women and the Church -- Economics -- War and Peace.
Contents: Introduction / Christopher Lind and Terry Brown -- Neocolonialism in the Third World Church / Terry Brown -- Popular Religiosity and the Church in Latin America / Arturo Chacon -- Christ and Cultural Imperialism / Raymond L. Whitehead -- Communication Across Class Barriers / John Rowe -- Christianity and the People in Japan / John M. Takeda -- Some Reflections on the Missionaries' Right to Preach the Gospel : With Special Reference to Uchimura Kanzo (1861-1930) / Yuzo Ota -- Sowing and Reaping : A Christian Leader in Post-Hiroshima Japan / John F. Howes -- Experiential Theology : Fad or Foundation ? / Don Thompson -- Theological Education and the Mission of the Church / Virginia A. Peacock -- Social Action and Mission in the Eighties / Roger Hutchinson -- Dialogue with Evangelicals / Gregory Baum -- Beyond Father and Son / Mary Rose D'Angelo -- Emily's Baptism : A Case Study of Sexism and Authority / Christopher Lind -- Anglican Church Women : In or Out ? / Pauline Bradbrook -- Running Circles Around a Ladder : A Feminine Agenda for the Church / Jeanne Rowles -- The Ministry of the Laity and the Ordination of Women / Donna Hunter and Elizabeth Wensley -- Urban People in Poverty : Towards an Alternative Model of Ministry / Stephen Hopkins, Bill Bosworth, Brad Lennon and David Montgomery -- Indian Rights for Indian Women / Janet Silman -- GATT-Fly and the Churches : Changing Public Policy / Brian Ruttan -- The Economic Crisis is a Moral Crisis / Lee Cormie -- The Church and the Free Market Economy : The Need for a Critique / Ronald Preston -- Peacemaking in the Twentieth Century : The Role of the Churches / Ernest E. Best -- Peace and War / James G. Endicott -- War and Peace : A Japanese Perspective / Reiko Shimada -- The Web of Violence and the Christian Response / Donald Grayston -- Appendix.
Appendix contains: Marjorie and Cyril Powles : A Critical Biographical Sketch / Terry Brown -- List of Contributors.
"A selection from 'Lambeth Conference 1968: Preparatory Essays' produced by S.P.C.K. in 1968 for private circulation. First published in 1969 by S.P.C.K., Holy Trinity Church, Marylebone Road, London NW1. ... Copyright the Archbishop of Canterbury, 1968, 1969". -- verso of t.-p.
Includes bibliographical references.
"These essays were written at the request of the Archbishop of Canterbury [Michael Ramsey] for circulation among those attending the 1968 Lambeth Conference, to lay the basis for the discussions of the various committees. Together with parallel volumes on Ministry and Unity they are now made available to the general public. The findings of the Conference were influenced at many points by the experts who contributed these essays, and a number of them took part in its discussion as consultants". -- back cover.
Contents: Notes on Contributors -- Preface by the Archbishop of Canterbury / Michael Cantuar i.e. Ramsey -- Principles of Christian Unity / The Archbishop of Canterbury i.e. Michael Ramsey -- Primacy and Collegiality: An Anglican View / D.W. Allen and A.M. Allchin -- Christian Unity and Human Unity / C.F.D. Moule -- Anglican-Roman Catholic Relations: The New Situation / Gregory Baum -- Some Thoughts on Orthodoxy / N.A. Nissiotis -- The Role of the Anglican Communion in the Families of Christendom / D.T. Niles -- The Positive Idea of a Wider Episcopal Fellowship / David M. Paton -- Acknowledgements.
Contents: Theology for Reconciliation : Biblical Perspectives on Forgiveness and Grace / Harold Wells -- The Dialectic of Reconciliation : Church and the Transition to Democracy in South Africa / John W. de Gruchy -- Telling One Another Stories : Toward a Theology of Reconciliation / Charles Villa-Vicencio -- The Church and Genocide : Lessons from the Rwandan Tragedy / Ian Linden -- The Christian Ministry of Reconciliation in Chile / Jose Aldunate -- The Tozanso Process : Ecumenical Efforts for Korean Reconciliation and Reunification / Erich Weingartner -- The Church and Reconciliation in Ethnic Conflicts : The Case of Fiji / Ralph R. Premdas -- The Palestinian Center for Rapprochement between People / Catherine Peck -- A Dialogue on Reconciliation in Belgrade : The Report of a Participant / Jim Forest -- Reconciliation and the Churches in Northern Ireland / Michael Hurley -- The Role of the Churches in Polish-German Reconciliation / Gregory Baum -- Testimonies of Atonement : A German Protestant Movement : Aktion Suhnezeichen Friedensdienste (ASF) / Andrea Koch and Brigitte Scheiger -- Understanding with New Hearts : A Protestant Church and the Aspirations of Quebec / A. Harry Oussoren -- A First Nations Movement in a Canadian Church / Stanley McKay and Janet Silman -- A Theological Afterword / Gregory Baum.
"The colossal tragedy of Rwanda and then the raging violence in Bosnia formed the shocking background out of which this book was conceived. These are just two of the most dramatic instances of the ethnic conflict that plagues our late-twentieth-century world as never before. As Christian theologians we felt constrained to reflect upon the responsibilities of Christian people and the resources of Christian faith for the great task of reconciliation." -- Preface, p. vii.
Four of the authors are Canadian: Gregory Baum a Roman Catholic, Stan McKay, Janet Silman and Harold Wells, members of the United Church of Canada.
"Many significant moves have recently been made towards church unity. .... If real progress is to be made, it will come, not least, out of a living dialogue, at an ever-increasing depth of theological awareness, of those concerned. This dialogue should take place at all levels of church life between all who call themselves Christians, both clerical and lay. It should take place between Christians and non-Christians who find in our disunity a scandal of offence. It should take place in our theological colleges where the attitudes and convictions of our future ministers, church leaders and theologians are being formed. These lectures, delivered in the Dean's Hour at Huron College during the time I served as Dean of Theology, are a modest contribution to such a dialogue". -- Editor's Intro., p. vii.
Contents: Contributors -- Editor's Introduction dated Huron College, London, Ontario, August 1962 / William S. Morris -- The Church as the Family of God / Gregory Baum -- The Necessity of Catholic-Protestant Dialogue / Gregory Baum -- Togetherness in Christ / Georges Florovsky -- Primitive Tradition and the Traditions / Georges Florovsky -- The Community of Witness / William O. Fennell -- The Church of the People / George Johnston -- The Gathered Community of Free Men in Christ / Emlyn Davies -- Our Mutual Fellowship in the Gospel / Emlyn Davies -- The Worshipping Community / Stephen C. Neill -- Comprehension and Tradition / Eugene R. Fairweather -- The Reformed Catholic Church / David W. Hay -- Church Reformation and the World Church / David W. Hay -- The Congregation of Word and Sacrament / Martin J. Heinecken -- The Centre in Christ / Martin J. Heinecken -- Editor's Postscript / William S. Morris.
OTCH Note: Anglican contributors include William S. Morris, Stephen C. Neill and Eugene R. Fairweather.
"Many significant moves have recently been made towards church unity. .... If real progress is to be made, it will come, not least, out of a living dialogue, at an ever-increasing depth of theological awareness, of those concerned. This dialogue should take place at all levels of church life between all who call themselves Christians, both clerical and lay. It should take place between Christians and non-Christians who find in our disunity a scandal of offence. It should take place in our theological colleges where the attitudes and convictions of our future ministers, church leaders and theologians are being formed. These lectures, delivered in the Dean's Hour at Huron College during the time I served as Dean of Theology, are a modest contribution to such a dialogue". -- Editor's Intro., p. vii.
Contents: Contributors -- Editor's Introduction dated Huron College, London, Ontario, August 1962 / William S. Morris -- The Church as the Family of God / Gregory Baum -- The Necessity of Catholic-Protestant Dialogue / Gregory Baum -- Togetherness in Christ / Georges Florovsky -- Primitive Tradition and the Traditions / Georges Florovsky -- The Community of Witness / William O. Fennell -- The Church of the People / George Johnston -- The Gathered Community of Free Men in Christ / Emlyn Davies -- Our Mutual Fellowship in the Gospel / Emlyn Davies -- The Worshipping Community / Stephen C. Neill -- Comprehension and Tradition / Eugene R. Fairweather -- The Reformed Catholic Church / David W. Hay -- Church Reformation and the World Church / David W. Hay -- The Congregation of Word and Sacrament / Martin J. Heinecken -- The Centre in Christ / Martin J. Heinecken -- Editor's Postscript / William S. Morris.
OTCH Note: Anglican contributors include William S. Morris, Stephen C. Neill and Eugene R. Fairweather.