New Ecclesiology & Polity: The United Church of Christ
Title | New Ecclesiology & Polity: The United Church of Christ PDF eBook |
Author | Clyde J. Steckel |
Publisher | The Pilgrim Press |
Total Pages | 154 |
Release | 2009-10-06 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0829820752 |
In "New Ecclesiology and Polity," Steckel argues that the United Church of Christ ecclesiology and its polity have an urgent need to be re-examined and re-shaped if the church is to be a faithful and strong ministry in the post-modern world. He describes the transition from modernity to post-modernity focusing on ways the United Church of Christ, is aware of these transitions in the life of the church, but no awareness of how the denominational governing structures undermine faithful mission in a post-modern world.
Evolution of a Ucc Style:
Title | Evolution of a Ucc Style: PDF eBook |
Author | Randi J. Walker |
Publisher | The Pilgrim Press |
Total Pages | 294 |
Release | 2005-06-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0829820906 |
"The Evolution of a UCC Style: Essays in the History, Ecclesiology, and Culture of the United Church of Christ" focuses on the development of themes that define the United Church of Christ (UCC). Randi Walker examines the ethos and culture of the UCC rather than simply describing its structures, and addresses the themes of inclusiveness; diversity of theological heritage (Reformation, Enlightenment, and Pietism); congregational polity (the one and the many); liberal theological approach; and ecumenical spirit. Walker also takes a look at the tensions and boundaries contained within each theme.
Theology and Identity
Title | Theology and Identity PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel L. Johnson |
Publisher | Pilgrim Press |
Total Pages | 201 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780829817720 |
This collection of essays spans the breadth of the United Church of Christ: its roots; its polity, ministry, and worship issues; and its theological issues and movements. The revised and updated edition includes a new preface; a new chapter title for Chapter 18 The United Church of Christ Tomorrow: A View from 1990; and the addition of a new chapter, Chapter 19: Into a New Century.
The Unofficial Handbook of the United Church of Christ
Title | The Unofficial Handbook of the United Church of Christ PDF eBook |
Author | Quinn Caldwell |
Publisher | Pilgrim Press |
Total Pages | 205 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Humor |
ISBN | 9780829818758 |
"Part of this book was orginally published as The Lutheran handbook, c2005, Ausburg Fortress"--T.p. verso.
Church, World and the Christian Life
Title | Church, World and the Christian Life PDF eBook |
Author | Nicholas M. Healy |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | 216 |
Release | 2000-09-18 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780521786508 |
This book analyzes the impact of pluralism and inclusivism upon ecclesiology.
Church, Ecumenism and Politics
Title | Church, Ecumenism and Politics PDF eBook |
Author | Pope Benedict XVI |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Christian union |
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In this collection of essays, theologian Joseph Ratzinger, now Benedict XVI, tackles three major issues in the Church today--the nature of the Church, the pursuit of Christian unity, and the relationship of Christianity to the secular/political power.
Flesh of the Church, Flesh of Christ
Title | Flesh of the Church, Flesh of Christ PDF eBook |
Author | Jean-Marie-Roger Tillard |
Publisher | Liturgical Press |
Total Pages | 172 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780814661819 |
Renowned scholar J.-M. R. Tillard defines what the flesh of the Church is for the New Testament and the period of the undivided Church. He enables readers to understand not the structure of God's Church but the living reality of grace for which this structure exists. He explains that the "flesh of the church" is communion of life for humanity reconciled with the Father and with itself "in Christ".