Christian community now : ecclesiological investigations / Paul M. Collins ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Collins, Paul M.

Series:

Ecclesiological investigations

T & T Clark theology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Church.

Physical Description:

xvi, 200 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : T & T Clark, 2008.

Summary:

This co-authored volume has involved a continuing conversation between four theologians over a period of more than two years. The authors have sought to bridge the gap between theoretical and practical theology, and ecclesiology. Key features are accessab

Contents:

Welcome to Ecclesiological Investigations: A New International Research Network / Gerard Mannion vii

Part I Attending to the Creator

1 Giving Attention to God / Kenneth Wilson 9

2 The World as Creation: The God-given Context of God's Glory / Kenneth Wilson 21

Part II Encountering Christ

3 The Enlightenment and Certainty: The Humility of the Church / Kenneth Wilson 45

4 Hermeneutical Investigations: Discerning Contemporary Christian Community / Gerard Mannion 63

5 Joy in the Presence of the Crucified / Kenneth Wilson 91

Part III Living in the Spirit

6 Act and Being in the Church: Comparative Explorations in Ecclesiology and Ethics / Gerard Mannion 109

7 Ecclesiology: Context and Community / Paul M. Collins 135

8 Ecclesiology: Worship and Community / Paul M. Collins 157

9 Governance and Authority: The Basis of Faithfulness / Gareth Powell 179

10 Afterword: The Gift of Mission / Paul M. Collins, Gareth Powell 188.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780567032423

0567032426

OCLC:

156830901