Denomination

Assessing an Ecclesiological Category

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

AvCollins Paul M,Collins Paul M.,Paul M. Collins,Barry A. Ensign-George,Rev Dr Paul M. Collins,USA) Ensign-George, Rev Barry A. (Presbyterian Church,Gerard Mannion

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The term "denomination" is now widely used to describe a Christian community or church. But what is a 'denomination'? In this highly creative collection of essays, representatives of all major Christian traditions give an answer to this question. What does the term mean in their own tradition? And does that tradition understand itself to be a 'denomination'? If so, what is that understanding of 'denomination'; and if not, how does the tradition understand itself vis à vis those churches which do and those churches which do not understand themselves as 'denominations'? In dialogue with the argument and ideas set forth in Barry Ensign-George's essay, each contributor offers a response from the perspective of a particular church (tradition). Each essay also considers questions concerning the current landscape of ecumenical dialogue; ecumenical method and the goals of the ecumenical movement; as well as questions of Christian identity and belonging.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2012-12-20
Mått158 x 234 x 11 mm
Vikt272 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieEcclesiological Investigations
Antal sidor192
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9780567263520

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Revd Dr Paul M. Collins, formerly Reader in Theology at the University of Chichester, Parish Priest on Holy Island, Northumberland, UK.Barry Ensign-George is a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA), which he serves as Associate for Theology in the denomination's Office of Theology & Worship.His reaserch is focused on ecclesiology, particularly on formulating a theological assessment of denomination as an ecclesiological category.

Introduction Paul M. CollinsDenomination as Ecclesiological Category: Sketching an Assessment Barry Ensign-George (Reformed/Presbyterian)\Anglican 'Denomination: An Anglican Appraisal' Paul AvisBaptist: 'The Ecumenical Dimensions of Baptist Denominational Identity' Steven R. HarmonLutheran: 'The Lutheran Church: Church, Confession, Congregation, Denomination' Gesa ThiessenMethodist: 'United Methodism: Its Identity as Denomination' Russell Richey\Orthodox: 'The Orthodox Church on Denomination' Elena VishnevskayaPentecostal: 'The Denomination in Classical and Global Pentecostal Ecclesiology: A Historical and Theological Contribution' Wolfgang VondeyQuaker: 'Denomination beyond the North Atlantic Ecclesial World' Ann RiggsReformed/Presbyterian: 'Presbyterianism and Denomination' Amy Plantinga PauwIs there a future for denominationalism? Reflections from the perspective of Roman Catholic ecclesiology and from the perspective of the future of the ecumenical movement Peter de MeyAfterword: A Global Perspective Kirsteen Kim

With the collapse of classical ecumenism and the emergence of new divisions in the church, the time is ripe for a fresh theological look at the contentious issue of denominationalism. This volume tackles the thorny issues cleanly and forthrightly. Both those who are repelled by the whole idea of denominationalism and those who want to retrieve and fix it will find this splendid volume invaluable in thinking through their positions.