Theology of ministry : a Reformed contribution to an ecumenical dialogue / by Eduardus Van der Borght.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Van der Borght, Ed. A. J. G., 1956-

Series:

Studies in Reformed theology ; 15.

Studies in Reformed theology, 1571-4799 ; v.15

Standardized Title:

Ambt her-dacht. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Baptism, Eucharist, and ministry.

Reformed Church--Clergy.

Reformed Church.

Clergy--Office.

Clergy.

Ministry and Christian union.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (490 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Theology of ministry has always been a controversial issue in the relation between churches, especially with its juridical approach that concentrated on authority. In recent decades the secularization and individualization in the Western world have intensified the challenge to reformulate the mission of the church and its ministries. Building on the Reformed theology of the 16th century (Zwingli, Calvin and confessions) and on the results of the ecumenical convergence on ministry (BEM) in the 20th century, this study presents building blocks for a renewed theology of ministry in the 21st century.

Contents:

Preliminary Materials / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Ministry In The Reformed Tradition Of The 16th Century / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Chapter One. Martin Luther And Ministry Within The Church / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Chapter Two. Huldrych Zwingli And Ministry Within The Church / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Chapter Three. John Calvin And Ministry Within The Church / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Chapter Four. Calvin’s Understanding Of Ministry Within The Church / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Chapter Five. Calvin’s Assessment Of Ministry: Its Historic Development And Its Sacramental Nature / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Chapter Six. The Church’s Ministry In Reformed Confessions Of Faith / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Chapter Seven. Ministry In The Reformed Tradition Of The 16th Century: Conclusions And Perspectives / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Baptism, Eucharist And Ministry: An Ecumenical Challenge To The Reformed Tradition / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Chapter Eight. The Ecumenical Convergence Text Of Bem / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Chapter Nine. The Calling Of The Whole People Of God (Art. 1–6) / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Chapter Ten. The Church And The Ordained Ministry (Art. 7–18) / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Chapter Eleven. Forms Of The Ordained Ministry (Art. 19–33) / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Chapter Twelve. Succession In The Apostolic Tradition (Art. 34–38) / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Chapter Thirteen. Ordination (Art. 39–50) / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Chapter Fourteen. Towards A Mutual Recognition Of Ordained Ministries (Art. 51–55) / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Chapter Fifteen. Baptism, Eucharist And Ministry: Questions By And For The Reformed Tradition / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Building Blocks For A Reformed Theology Of Ministry / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Bibliography / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Index Of Names / A.J.G. Van Der Borght

Index Of Subjects / A.J.G. Van Der Borght.

Notes:

Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Leiden, 2000.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [439]-463) and indexes.

ISBN:

1-281-92639-6

9786611926397

90-474-2077-2

OCLC:

646788946

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004158054.i-472 DOI