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Research paper thumbnail of The quarterly of the World Council of Churches

Ecumenical Review, Jul 1, 1992

Research paper thumbnail of The quarterly of the World Council of Churches

Ecumenical Review, Apr 1, 1991

Research paper thumbnail of Ecclesiology and Ethics Costly Commitment

Switzerlandx, 81 p.; 24 c

Research paper thumbnail of On the way to fuller Koinonia

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies, 1995

Hierdie boek is die amptelike verslag van die werksaarnhede van die vyfde w~reldkonferensie van d... more Hierdie boek is die amptelike verslag van die werksaarnhede van die vyfde w~reldkonferensie van die • Faith and Order'-werkgroep van die W~reldraad van Kerke. Soos die titel reeds

Research paper thumbnail of Ecclesiology and ethics: ecumenical ethical engagement, moral formation and the nature of the church

Between 1993 and 1996 a World Council of Churches study examined the relationship between ecclesi... more Between 1993 and 1996 a World Council of Churches study examined the relationship between ecclesiology -- our understanding of what the church is -- and ethics -- what the church does -- in responding to problems and issues facing the world today. Gathered in this single volume are the reports from three consultations (Costly Unity, Costly Commitment and Costly Obedience), along with major papers from the third, which focused on the church as a community in which people are formed morally. This ecumenical enquiry offers fresh insights into critical issues for all who are seeking a renewed vision of the ecumenical movement. Among the themes are: the imperative for ecumenical ethical reflection and engagement; the church as a community in which moral formation takes place -- through its teaching and through its life; the ethical dimension of worship, baptism and eucharist; the relation between koinonia (fellowship) and the quest for justice, peace and the integrity of creation; the churches' relationship to movements and action groups.

Research paper thumbnail of Hearing and Speaking the Word. Selections from the Works of James Muilenburg

Research paper thumbnail of The Contribution of Sociological Research in the New Testament Studies : An Appraisal

Since the 1970 the use of the social science has played an increasingly prominent role in the New... more Since the 1970 the use of the social science has played an increasingly prominent role in the New Testament studies. Of course, the application of a sociological perspective to the New Testament is not a new idea, but it is currently undergoing something of a revival. Early efforts concentrated on applying specific sociological theories to biblical studies, but more recent research has drawn from a wider range of social scientific disciplines and sub-disciplines including anthropology, peasant studies, political science, economics and Mediterranean sociology, 1 also more explicit sociological concepts such as, 'sect', 'millenarian', 'cult', 'class', 'role', and 'charismatic authority' .2 Assessing this movement this paper introduces some of the recent discussion in this area and gives an account of sources of literatures that have raised interests in this field. To do this, this paper traces its needs and historical development in the ...

Research paper thumbnail of The quarterly of the World Council of Churches

The Ecumenical Review, 1986

Research paper thumbnail of Survey of Church Union Negotiations 1992-94

The Ecumenical Review, 1995

Research paper thumbnail of The quarterly of the World Council of Churches

Ecumenical Review, Jul 1, 1992

Research paper thumbnail of The quarterly of the World Council of Churches

Ecumenical Review, Apr 1, 1991

Research paper thumbnail of Ecclesiology and Ethics Costly Commitment

Switzerlandx, 81 p.; 24 c

Research paper thumbnail of On the way to fuller Koinonia

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies, 1995

Hierdie boek is die amptelike verslag van die werksaarnhede van die vyfde w~reldkonferensie van d... more Hierdie boek is die amptelike verslag van die werksaarnhede van die vyfde w~reldkonferensie van die • Faith and Order'-werkgroep van die W~reldraad van Kerke. Soos die titel reeds

Research paper thumbnail of Ecclesiology and ethics: ecumenical ethical engagement, moral formation and the nature of the church

Between 1993 and 1996 a World Council of Churches study examined the relationship between ecclesi... more Between 1993 and 1996 a World Council of Churches study examined the relationship between ecclesiology -- our understanding of what the church is -- and ethics -- what the church does -- in responding to problems and issues facing the world today. Gathered in this single volume are the reports from three consultations (Costly Unity, Costly Commitment and Costly Obedience), along with major papers from the third, which focused on the church as a community in which people are formed morally. This ecumenical enquiry offers fresh insights into critical issues for all who are seeking a renewed vision of the ecumenical movement. Among the themes are: the imperative for ecumenical ethical reflection and engagement; the church as a community in which moral formation takes place -- through its teaching and through its life; the ethical dimension of worship, baptism and eucharist; the relation between koinonia (fellowship) and the quest for justice, peace and the integrity of creation; the churches' relationship to movements and action groups.

Research paper thumbnail of Hearing and Speaking the Word. Selections from the Works of James Muilenburg

Research paper thumbnail of The Contribution of Sociological Research in the New Testament Studies : An Appraisal

Since the 1970 the use of the social science has played an increasingly prominent role in the New... more Since the 1970 the use of the social science has played an increasingly prominent role in the New Testament studies. Of course, the application of a sociological perspective to the New Testament is not a new idea, but it is currently undergoing something of a revival. Early efforts concentrated on applying specific sociological theories to biblical studies, but more recent research has drawn from a wider range of social scientific disciplines and sub-disciplines including anthropology, peasant studies, political science, economics and Mediterranean sociology, 1 also more explicit sociological concepts such as, 'sect', 'millenarian', 'cult', 'class', 'role', and 'charismatic authority' .2 Assessing this movement this paper introduces some of the recent discussion in this area and gives an account of sources of literatures that have raised interests in this field. To do this, this paper traces its needs and historical development in the ...

Research paper thumbnail of The quarterly of the World Council of Churches

The Ecumenical Review, 1986

Research paper thumbnail of Survey of Church Union Negotiations 1992-94

The Ecumenical Review, 1995

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