An Introduction to Ecclesiology: Ecumenical, Historical & Global PerspectivesWhat is the church? What makes the church church? In this volume, theologian Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen provides an up-to-date survey and analysis of the major ecclesiological traditions, the most important theologians, and a number of contextual approaches that attempt to answer these essential questions. Drawing on his international experience, global research and ecumenical awareness, Kärkkäinen presents an overview of both traditional and contemporary expressions of the Christian church. An Introduction to Ecclesiology will richly reward the student, pastor or layperson who is looking for a comprehensive and insightful overview of the unity and diversity of understandings and practices within the one church of Jesus Christ. |
Contents
The Role of Ecclesiology in Systematic Theology | 7 |
Ecclesiological Traditions | 15 |
Leading Contemporary Ecclesiologists | 93 |
Contextual Ecclesiologies | 163 |
Ecclesiological Challenges for the Third Millennium | 231 |
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Praise for An Introduction to Ecclesiology | 239 |
About the Author | 240 |
More Titles from InterVarsity Press | 241 |
Academic Textbook Selector | 242 |
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