Historical Dictionary of Ecumenical ChristianityScarecrow Press, 1 dec 1994 - 626 pagina's This historical dictionary covers the major trends in the 20th century ecumenical movement until today. It deals with developments in the realms of church unity, mission and evangelism, laity, women in church and society, and many other ecumenical subjects. It also covers many programs and activities of the World Council of Churches since its inception in 1948. The longer articles survey important theological themes while short articles provide quick reference on a precise question. The bibliography is not exhaustive-some 50,000 titles have been published since the beginning of this century-but very helpful for major bibliographical information. The dictionary is particularly strong in American subjects and includes a great number of ecuminical personalities which cannot be found in other reference works. This publication is not only an indispensible tool of research for university and seminary libraries but also for individual persons belonging to whatever Christian church who are interested in knowing more about reflections, relations, and activities in the several regions of the ecumenical world. A helpful description of the most important ecumenical assemblies and conferences is provided. To take stock of the past, to interpret the present, and to look forward into the third millenium of Christian existence are exciting and challenging enterprises. |
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THE BIBLIOGRAPHY | 527 |
HISTORICAL AND SIGNIFICANT ECUMENICALSTATEMENTS | 596 |
MEMBERSHIP IN THE WORLD COUNCIL OFCHURCHES | 598 |
MEETINGS OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE | 599 |
ABOUT THE AUTHOR | 600 |
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activities America Amsterdam Anglican baptism became Bible biblical bishop central committee century Christian communities Christian Unity Church and Society Churches of Christ Commission on Faith communion concern Confessing Church consultation Council of Churches culture doctrine ecclesiology economic Ecumenical Institute ecumenical movement emphasis ethics Evangelism Evanston Faith and Order faith q.v. Federation fellowship Geneva God's gospel Holy Spirit ideology International Missionary Council issues Jesus Christ q.v. justice Karl Barth laity liturgy Lutheran Lutheran World Federation member churches ment Mission and Evangelism Nairobi Nathan Söderblom onward Order q.v. organizations Orthodox churches participation peace political Pope prayer president professor Protestant qq.v Reformed relations religion religious renewal responsible Roman Catholic Church sacraments salvation Second Vatican Council secretary social social gospel structures theme theologians theology tion tradition United unity q.v. University Uppsala Vatican II WCC assembly WCC q.v. WCC's women World Alliance world conference World Council World Mission worship