Bringing churches together : a popular introduction to ecumenism
https://archives.anglican.ca/link/catalog3885
- Author
- Goosen, Gideon
- Publication Date
- c2001
- Material Type
- Book
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
- Call Number
- BX 8.2 G66 2001
- Author
- Goosen, Gideon
- Edition
- Rev. and enlarged ed.
- Place of Publication
- Geneva
- Publisher
- WCC Publications
- Publication Date
- c2001
- Physical Description
- ix, 173 p. : ill. ; 21 x13.5 cm.
- Material Type
- Book
- Notes
- "Second, revised and enlarged edition. First edition published in 1993 by E.J. Dwyer (Australia) Pty Ltd, Newtown, NSW 2042 Australia c1993 Gideon Goosen". -- verso of t-.p.
- "[By] Gideon Goosen".
- Includes bibliographical references, glossary and index.
- Bibliography: pp. [166]-167.
- "This book is intended for the average reader or student of theology who would like to be better informed about ecumenism. `In order to understand the present, and move confidently into the future, one must have an appreciation of the past', says the author. The book therefore deals, in a non-technical way, with the theology and history of ecumenism, explains the origins of the main Christian denominations, gives a brief history of the World Council of Churches, and introduces some of the current issues. Ecumenical ethics and inter-religious dialogues form the subjects of the two final chapters. The author concludes each chapter with questions for group discussion, and ends the book with suggestions for practical ways in which the ordinary individual can promote ecumenism. Several appendices give useful background information". -- back cover.
- Contents: Introduction dated Sydney, January 2001 -- Acknowledgements -- The Theology of Ecumenism -- A Brief History of Ecumenism -- The Churches of the East -- The Protestant Churches and the Roman Catholic Church -- Some Relevant Issues -- Healing the Wounds: Current Dialogues -- Ecumenical Ethics -- Inter-Religious Dialogue -- Some Practical Hints -- Appendix A: Activities for Further Ecumenical Learning -- Appendix B: Thumbnail Sketches of the Protestant Reformers -- Appendix C: The Rites within the Roman Catholic Church --- Appendix D: List of Church Councils -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index.
- Subjects
- Ecumenical movement
- Christian union
- Ecumenical movement - History
- Christian union - History
- Christian ethics and Christian union
- Interfaith dialogue
- ISBN
- 2-8254-1348-8
- Call Number
- BX 8.2 G66 2001
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)