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Author : S. T. Kimbrough
Publisher : St Vladimir's Seminary Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0881412686
Author : S. T. Kimbrough
Publisher : St Vladimir's Seminary Press
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0881413011
"These essays address scriptural authority and interpretation in the Orthodox and Wesleyan traditions. Rooted within their respective faith communities, the authors avoid false convergences but acknowledge viable commonalities, thus setting an innovative tone for ecumenical study and dialogue."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : S. T. Kimbrough
Publisher : St Vladimir's Seminary Press
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Methodist Church
ISBN : 088141235X
In 1999, on the campus of St. Vladimir's Seminary, leading Orthodox and Methodist scholars, clergy, and laity met to explore the roots of spirituality in both traditions. This volume explores the primary themes addressed at that consultation: holiness and perfection, the impact and influence of the Eastern Church upon John and Charles Wesley- the founders of Methodism- and the common foundational ground upon which the Wesleys and many of the Eastern Fathers stood. While there is much to be done toward establishing the direct channels of influence, the discourses of this volume will serve well the cause of discovering commonalities, as well as differences, in their theology and practice. One will find here foundation stones for building bridges of understanding and the deepening of spirituality.
Author : Diane Leclerc,Mark A. Maddix
Publisher : Beacon Hill Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0834132427
"A more ambiguous word than this, the Church, is scarce to be found in the English Language." --John Wesley With so many denominations and differing ideas about what the church is and does, arriving at a clear understanding of the church is a formidable challenge. The pastors and educators who have contributed to this book explore the meaning, purpose, and function of the church, as well as its structure. They address topics such as the kingdom of God, worship, and mission, in relation to the body of Christ, and give special attention to Wesleyan theological concerns. This theology of the church is an accessible resource for anyone, minister or layperson, who desires a better grasp of the church. This stimulating ecclesiology is a valuable addition to any theological library.
Author : Kimlyn J. Bender,D. Stephen Long
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567678126
Divided into 3 parts, this handbook provides a wide-ranging survey and analysis of the Christian Church. The first section addresses the scriptural foundations of ecclesiology; the second section outlines the historical and confessional aspects of the topic; and the final part discusses a variety of contemporary and topical themes in ecclesiology. Compiled and written by leading scholars in the field, the T&T Clark Handbook of Ecclesiology covers a range of key topics in the context of their development and importance in each stream of historic Christianity and the confessional traditions. The contributors cover traditional matters such as creedal notes, but also tackle questions of ordination, orders of ministry, and sacraments. This handbook is extensive enough to provide a true overview of the field, but the essays are also concise enough to be read as reference selections.
Author : Olga Druzhinina
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498237864
In this book Olga Druzhinina analyzes St. Basil's understanding of the church, paying special attention to his Trinitarian approach to its life. Although the role of God the Trinity in the life of the church occupies a considerable place in St. Basil's thought, as Druzhinina demonstrates, it is a subject that has not previously been addressed by scholars. The analysis offered here of the life of the church as grounded in Trinitarian philanthropy provides fresh insights into St. Basil's understanding of the worldwide fellowship of believers. Druzhinina also brings into focus another neglected aspect of St. Basil's ecclesiology--his perception of the church as a two-dimensional, heaven-and-earth mystical reality with a strong bond between both parts (the heavenly and the earthly).
Author : Bryan P. Stone
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317186991
This Reader presents a diverse and ecumenical cross-section of ecclesiological statements from across the twenty centuries of the church's existence. It builds on the foundations of early Christian writings, illustrates significant medieval, reformation, and modern developments, and provides a representative look at the robust attention to ecclesiology that characterizes the contemporary period. This collection of readings offers an impressive overview of the multiple ways Christians have understood the church to be both the 'body of Christ' and, at the same time, an imperfect, social and historical institution, constantly subject to change, and reflective of the cultures in which it is found. This comprehensive survey of historical ecclesiologies is helpful in pointing readers to the remarkable number of images and metaphors that Christians have relied upon in describing the church and to the various tensions that have characterized reflection on the church as both united and diverse, community and institution, visible and invisible, triumphant and militant, global and local, one and many. Students, clergy and all interested in Christianity and the church will find this collection an invaluable resource.
Author : William Gibson,Peter Forsaith,Martin Wellings
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 621 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317040989
As a religious and social phenomenon Methodism engages with a number of disciplines including history, sociology, gender studies and theology. Methodist energy and vitality have intrigued, and continue to fascinate scholars. This Companion brings together a team of respected international scholars writing on key themes in World Methodism to produce an authoritative and state-of-the-art review of current scholarship, mapping the territory for future research. Leading scholars examine a range of themes including: the origins and genesis of Methodism; the role and significance of John Wesley; Methodism’s emergence within the international and transatlantic evangelical revival of the Eighteenth-Century; the evolution and growth of Methodism as a separate denomination in Britain; its expansion and influence in the early years of the United States of America; Methodists’ roles in a range of philanthropic and social movements including the abolition of slavery, education and temperance; the character of Methodism as both conservative and radical; its growth in other cultures and societies; the role of women as leaders in Methodism, both acknowledged and resisted; the worldwide spread of Methodism and its enculturation in America, Asia and Africa; the development of distinctive Methodist theologies in the last three centuries; its role as a progenitor of the Holiness and Pentecostal movements, and the engagement of Methodists with other denominations and faiths across the world. This major companion presents an invaluable resource for scholars worldwide; particularly those in the UK, North America, Asia and Latin America.
Author : Gregory Afonsky
Publisher : St Vladimir's Seminary Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Church
ISBN : 0881412163
"In this dogmatic essay, Archbishop Gregory Afonsky expounds upon thirty years of research and teaching in the field of ecclesiology to demonstrate the divine origin of the Church and its importance in the life of the believer. Countering the sentiment that a Christian is saved independently of community, the author insists that following the footsteps of Jesus Christ entails a journey within His Body."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Author : Harry Linsinbigler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798642839676
In Orthodox Ecclesiology, Fr. Harry Linsinbigler provides an inspiring introduction to the study of the nature of the Orthodox Church. Thoroughly researched and clearly written, the book is solidly based on Holy Scripture and a wealth of patristic and conciliar sources.Fr. Harry addresses the ecclesial confusion of modern times and he elucidates the theological basis for these conflicting ecclesiologies. Among the fundamental themes discussed include the significance of the Eucharist and the unique identity of the Church as the Body of Christ and the Kingdom of God. His knowledge of ancient Greek and familiarity with the teachings of the Church Fathers are evident throughout the book. For example, his detailed discussion on the important distinction between petros and petra is most enlightening. He shows how vital it is to correctly interpret and understand these theological terms from the proper patristic perspective. The author offers a clear and detailed explanation of the Orthodox position concerning Roman claims to papal supremacy. He demonstrates how in fact there can be only one true Body of Christ, and how it is the Orthodox Church which is this one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church of Christ in all her fullness. Orthodox Ecclesiology is written from the hand of a dedicated and experienced parish priest intent on correctly teaching and inspiring his reader to grow in appreciation of the unique life of the Orthodox Church. Invaluable as a tool for future studies in the field of Orthodox ecclesiology, this exceptional study will serve as an excellent resource for clergy, teachers and interested laity alike. Dr. Harry Boosalis, Professor of Dogmatic TheologySt. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary
Author : Elizabeth Theokritoff
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781139827942
Orthodox Christian theology is often presented as the direct inheritor of the doctrine and tradition of the early Church. But continuity with the past is only part of the truth; it would be false to conclude that the eastern section of the Christian Church is in any way static. Orthodoxy, building on its patristic foundations, has blossomed in the modern period. This volume focuses on the way Orthodox theological tradition is understood and lived today. It explores the Orthodox understanding of what theology is: an expression of the Church's life of prayer, both corporate and personal, from which it can never be separated. Besides discussing aspects of doctrine, the book portrays the main figures, themes and developments that have shaped Orthodox thought. There is particular focus on the Russian and Greek traditions, as well as the dynamic but less well-known Antiochian tradition and the Orthodox presence in the West.
Author : William J. Abraham,James E. Kirby
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 780 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191607431
With the decision to provide of a scholarly edition of the Works of John Wesley in the 1950s, Methodist Studies emerged as a fresh academic venture. Building on the foundation laid by Frank Baker, Albert Outler, and other pioneers of the discipline, this handbook provides an overview of the best current scholarship in the field. The forty-two included essays are representative of the voices of a new generation of international scholars, summarising and expanding on topical research, and considering where their work may lead Methodist Studies in the future. Thematically ordered, the handbook provides new insights into the founders, history, structures, and theology of Methodism, and into ongoing developments in the practice and experience of the contemporary movement. Key themes explored include worship forms, mission, ecumenism, and engagement with contemporary ethical and political debate.
Author : S T Kimbrough
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498201896
This volume is the first attempt to explore Charles Wesley's understanding of "participation in the divine nature," often described by the church fathers as deification and/or theosis, within the full spectrum of his prose and poetical compositions and in relation to many of the church fathers. While the Eastern Church has been the primary harbinger of the doctrine of deification from the patristic era to the present, Charles Wesley's theology illustrates that this emphasis is by no means absent in the West. Though patristic influences on Charles Wesley's thought are primarily through secondary sources such as the writings of Lancelot Andrewes and Richard Hooker, as well as through the influence of his brother John, this volume underscores prominent resonances with the church fathers. The extent of these resonances in Charles's theology as regards "participation in the divine nature" is so widespread in his writings that they form the matrix of his ideas of salvation, perfection, and holiness, all of which are intimately bound with life lived in and through the Eucharist. If taken seriously, Charles Wesley's ideas on "participation in the divine nature" will require a rethinking of the role of Wesleyan theology in spiritual formation and in ecumenical conversation.
Author : S T Kimbrough Jr
Publisher : Lutterworth Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780718845797
In Radical Grace, Dr Kimbrough brings together the writings of Charles Wesley on the theme of justice for the poor and the marginalized, drawing upon his sermons, manuscript journal, poetry and a few letters. The author studies the theology of thesetexts (most of which were unpublished at the time of his death) and evaluates its viability both at the time of writing and today. Wesley's views of how Christians may 'use the grace divine' in seeking justice for the poor have radical implications,advocating behaviour that is often quite contrary to generally accepted Christian practise. This volume argues that the radical grace he espouses is consistent with Holy Scripture and should indeed be practised by Christians today. The liturgies andmusical settings of some of the hymn texts addressing the poor and marginalized provide a pragmatic means for the worshipping community to integrate the principles of radical grace into their theology and praxis.
Author : Jeffrey A. Conklin-Miller
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498291460
How should the Methodist tradition continue to embody its evangelistic mission? Some believe effective evangelism requires ecclesial adaptation seeking relevance to attract outsiders. But does this strategy result in the church’s embrace of consumer market practices, pandering to a world of church shoppers? Others suggest the most evangelistic thing the church can do is to be the church, displaying to the world the attractive beauty of a holy community. But could this ironically distance the church from its context and neglect the many ways the church is called to engage the world? The Wesleys formed a people called Methodist, embodying an evangelistic mission combining commitments to disciplined spiritual life and vital social engagement. In this book, Conklin-Miller suggests faithful (United) Methodist evangelism requires living in the tension between the church and the world, “leaning both ways at once,” emphasizing the holiness of the church as a particular people, but at the same time, being a people sent to intercede in the world as servants, advocates, and witnesses. This understanding constitutes not only a broader reframing of evangelistic mission but also a vision for the identity and agency of the church in the Wesleyan tradition: a Methodist missional ecclesiology.
