An Introduction to ecclesiology : ecumenical. historical and global perspectives /
Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen.
- Second edition.
- 238 pages; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Introduction: The role of ecclesiology in (systematic) theology The church as an icon of the Trinity : Eastern Orthodox ecclesiology The church as the people of God : Roman Catholic ecclesiology The church as just and sinful : Lutheran ecclesiology The church as covenant : Reformed ecclesiology The church as the fellowship of believers : free church ecclesiologies The church in the power of the spirit : Pentecostal/charismatic ecclesiologies The church as one : the ecumenical movement ecclesiologies John Zizioulas : communion ecclesiology Hans Küng : charismatic ecclesiology Wolfhart Pannenberg: universal ecclesiology Jürgen Moltmann : Messianic ecclesiology Miroslav Volf : participatory ecclesiology James McClendon Jr. : Baptist ecclesiology Lesslie Newbigin : missionary ecclesiology Concluding reflections on leading ecclesiologists The non-church movement in Asia Base ecclesial communities in Latin America The feminist church African independent churches' ecclesiology The shepherding movement's renewal ecclesiology A world church The post-Christian church as "another city" Epilogue: Ecclesiological challenges for the third millennium
"In this volume, theologian Veli-Matti Karkkainen provides an up-to-date survey and analysis of the major ecclesiological traditions, the most important theologians and a number of contextual approaches which answer that very question." "Drawing on his international experience, global research and ecumenical awareness, Karkkainen 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."--Jacket