"Published jointly 1988 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. ... and by WCC Publications". -- verso of t.-p.
Includes bibliographical references.
"[I]s communion focused on baptism the ecumenical way forward ? Is such a baptismal communion in fact all we really need ? ... The project had three stages, each discernible in this volume. Basic for the[project is a study paper produced by the Institute for Ecumenical Research, Strasbourg, at the request of the Department for Theology and Studies of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) ... This study paper seeks both to lay out a particular understanding of baptism and the church as communion and to outline and analyze the various ecumenical issues raised by the interconnection of the concepts 'baptism' and 'communion'. After discussion within the LWF, this study paper served as a point of reference for the second stage of the project, a consultation sponsored by the Strasbourg Institute in Hvittorp, Finland, in October 1996. This consultation was designed to be ecumenical, analyzing the topic from various angles. The various contributors were asked to comment on various themes, ranging from abstract questions of ecclesiology to particular questions of practice in situations where baptism and communion have become especially live topics. The third stage is the book you now have before you, the publication of the study paper and of the contributions to the Hvittorp consultation, revised by the authors following the discussions". -- Intro.
Contents: Introduction / Michael Root and Risto Saarinen -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church: A Study Paper / Michael Root, in collaboration with Andre Birmele and Risto Saarinen -- Baptism and the Foundations of Communion / Susan K. Wood -- Baptism and the Foundations of Communion -- Baptism and the Foundations of Communion / Peder Norgaard-Hojen -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church in the New Testament / James D.G. Dunn -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church in Ecumenical Dialogues / Andre Birmele -- Rites of Initiation as Signs of Unity / Eugene L. Brand -- Problems of Mutual Recognition -- Baptismal Recognition and the Orthodox Churches / Merja Merras -- Baptismal Recognition and the Baptist Churches / S. Mark Heim -- Baptismal Recognition and African Instituted Churches / John Pobee -- Baptism and the Complexities of Church Life -- Baptism and Membership in the Church of Sweden / Ragnar Persenius -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church in India Today / J. Jayakiran Sebastian -- Contributors.
"Published jointly 1988 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. ... and by WCC Publications". -- verso of t.-p.
Includes bibliographical references.
"[I]s communion focused on baptism the ecumenical way forward ? Is such a baptismal communion in fact all we really need ? ... The project had three stages, each discernible in this volume. Basic for the[project is a study paper produced by the Institute for Ecumenical Research, Strasbourg, at the request of the Department for Theology and Studies of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) ... This study paper seeks both to lay out a particular understanding of baptism and the church as communion and to outline and analyze the various ecumenical issues raised by the interconnection of the concepts 'baptism' and 'communion'. After discussion within the LWF, this study paper served as a point of reference for the second stage of the project, a consultation sponsored by the Strasbourg Institute in Hvittorp, Finland, in October 1996. This consultation was designed to be ecumenical, analyzing the topic from various angles. The various contributors were asked to comment on various themes, ranging from abstract questions of ecclesiology to particular questions of practice in situations where baptism and communion have become especially live topics. The third stage is the book you now have before you, the publication of the study paper and of the contributions to the Hvittorp consultation, revised by the authors following the discussions". -- Intro.
Contents: Introduction / Michael Root and Risto Saarinen -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church: A Study Paper / Michael Root, in collaboration with Andre Birmele and Risto Saarinen -- Baptism and the Foundations of Communion / Susan K. Wood -- Baptism and the Foundations of Communion -- Baptism and the Foundations of Communion / Peder Norgaard-Hojen -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church in the New Testament / James D.G. Dunn -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church in Ecumenical Dialogues / Andre Birmele -- Rites of Initiation as Signs of Unity / Eugene L. Brand -- Problems of Mutual Recognition -- Baptismal Recognition and the Orthodox Churches / Merja Merras -- Baptismal Recognition and the Baptist Churches / S. Mark Heim -- Baptismal Recognition and African Instituted Churches / John Pobee -- Baptism and the Complexities of Church Life -- Baptism and Membership in the Church of Sweden / Ragnar Persenius -- Baptism and the Unity of the Church in India Today / J. Jayakiran Sebastian -- Contributors.
Cover title: Children at the table : a collection of essays on children and the Eucharist
"Ruth A. Meyers, Editor, for the Standing Liturgical Commission".
Includes bibliographical references.
This "is a collection of essays addressing the subject of children and the eucharist. Many of the essays were originally prepared for a 1985 international Anglican consultation on children and communion. Included is the statement prepared by the consultation to member churches of the Anglican communion." -- back cover.
Contents divided into two sections: I : The Boston Consultation on Children at Communion -- II : Infant Communion in the Episcopal Church.
Contents: Introduction dated Tuesday in Holy Week, 1994 / Ruth A. Meyers -- Contributors -- The Boston Consultation : A New Introduction to the Essays / Colin Buchanan -- Children and the Eucharist in the Tradition of the Church / David R. Holeton -- Communion of All the Baptized and Anglican Tradition / David R. Holeton -- A Theological Reflection on the Experience of Inclusion/Exclusion at the Eucharist / Kenneth W. Stevenson -- American Perspectives: (i) The Place of Baptismal Anointing / Leonel L. Mitchell -- American Perspectives: (ii) Confirmation / Louis Weil -- American Perspectives: (iii) Mystagogia / Robert J. Brooks -- New Zealand Inititation Experience: (i) A Changing Initiatory Pattern / Brian Davis -- New Zealand Initiation Experience: (ii) Acceptance of Child Communion / Brian Davis and Tom Brown -- Pushing at the Door: (i) The Church of England / Donald Gray -- Pushing at the Door: (ii) The Anglican Church of Australia / Ronald L. Dowling -- Ecumenical Perspectives / Eugene L. Brand -- The Boston Statement : Children and Communion -- Participants in the Boston Consultation -- Infant Communion : Reflections on the Case from Tradition / Ruth A. Meyers -- The Communion of Infants and Little Children / Leonel L. Mitchell -- Disputed Aspects of Infant Communion / Louis Weil -- Appendix 1: Communion of the Baptized but Unconfirmed in Anglicanism -- Appendix 2: Statement of the House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church (U.S.A.).
"The fourth symposium of the Canadian Liturgical Society `Worship '77'". -- t.-p.
"[T]he addresses of the fourth symposium of the Canadian Liturgical Society, held at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 24 May to 27 May 1977". -- Intro.
Includes bibliographical references and bibliography, p. [93]-96.
Contents: Introduction / James Schmeiser -- Life-cycle Events and Civil Ritual / Aidan Kavanagh -- The New Testament / G.R. Beasley-Murray -- The Eastern Church / Alexander Schmemann -- The Western Church / Leonel Mitchell -- Pastoral Considerations / Eugene Brand -- Bibliography / James S. Schmeiser.
"The fourth symposium of the Canadian Liturgical Society `Worship '77'". -- t.-p.
"[T]he addresses of the fourth symposium of the Canadian Liturgical Society, held at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 24 May to 27 May 1977". -- Intro.
Includes bibliographical references and bibliography, p. [93]-96.
Contents: Introduction / James Schmeiser -- Life-cycle Events and Civil Ritual / Aidan Kavanagh -- The New Testament / G.R. Beasley-Murray -- The Eastern Church / Alexander Schmemann -- The Western Church / Leonel Mitchell -- Pastoral Considerations / Eugene Brand -- Bibliography / James S. Schmeiser.
A collection of 25 essays offering "a thought-provoking contribution both to the Ecumenical Decade - Churches in Solidarity with Women and to the process of drawing out the implications for the churches of the Platform for Action adopted by the United Nations' fourth World Conference on Women (Beijing 1995). While this book grows out of papers originally prepared for an international consultation on women called by the Lutheran World Federation, its relevance extends beyond the Lutheran family to all Christian churches who are concerned to see how the particular gifts of women can make an even greater difference in their life and witness" -- back cover.
Contents: Foreword: Making a Difference / Peri Rasolondraibe -- Introduction: Background and Genesis / Musimbi R.A. Kanyoro -- Discipleship of Equals: Reality and Vision / Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza -- Vocation and Ministry / Eugene L. Brand -- In Search of a Round Table / Christine Grumm -- Re-reading the Scripture: A Hermeneutical Approach / Nirmala Vasanthakumar -- Power, Authority and the Bible . Wanda Deifelt -- Reading the Bible as Equals / Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza -- Naming and Reclaiming Power / Martha E. Stortz -- Power in a Discipleship of Equals / Ranjini Rebera -- Power and Minorities: Indigenous Women in South America / Manuel Larreal -- Communion and Economic Power / Ruth Besha -- Rethinking Economic Power / Mariama Marjorie Williams -- An Agenda for the Whole Communion / Ishmael Noko -- Theology in the Communion of Churches: What Are the Implications ? / Elisabeth Parmentier -- Women in the Lutheran Communion / Musimbi R.A. Kanyoro -- African Women and Lutheran Tradition / Anna E. Mghwira -- Cultural Elements and Women's Ordination / Datuk Thu En-Yu -- Women Pastors in Indonesia / Basa Huabarat -- The Ordination of Women in Africa / Musimbi R.A. Kanyoro -- Women's Ordination: A Viewpoint from Tanzania / Cuthbert K. Omari -- A Decade of Discovery / Nicole Fischer -- What Does the Decade Offer Men ? / Robert Shantz -- Strategies for Women / Kate Mahn -- Women and Decision-making: An Ethiopian Experience / Yadessa Daba -- The Challenge of Feminist Theologies / Musimbi R.A. Kanyoro -- The Decade as the Great Commission / Pang Ken-Phin -- Contributors.