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Christianity In India Through The Centuries
This latest book on Church history starts with Global scenario of the Indian church in the early days of Christianity, deals with impact of Indian Christianity on society. The author finally emphasizes on the challenge for the Indian Church of the 21st century.
Christianity Through the Centuries
The third edition of Christianity Through the Centuries brings the reader up-to-date by discussing events and developments in the church into the 1990s. This edition has been redesigned with new typography and greatly improved graphics to increase clarity, accessibility, and usefulness. - New chapters examine recent trends and developments (expanding the last section from 2 chapters to 5) - New photos. Over 100 photos in all -- more than twice the number in the previous edition - Single-column format for greater readability and a contemporary look - Improved maps (21) and charts (39) Building on the features that have made Christianity Through the Centuries an indispensable text, the author not only explains the development of doctrines, movements, and institutions, but also gives attention to "the impact of Christianity on its times and to the mark of the times on Christianity."
Praxis, Probleme und Perspektiven ökumenischer Prozesse
[Practice, Problems and Prospects of Ecumenical Processes. A Contribution to Theory Building] Why is ecumenism in need of a theory? The monograph investigates this topical question by seizing on the barely received thesis of the ecumenicist Peter Lengsfeld: Ecumenical processes are determined by an interaction of non-theological and theological factors. Central categories within his theory are truth, social structure and identity of the churches which have a mutual influence on each other in ecumenism. The monograph contributes to the construction of an ecumenical theory by critically reflecting on Lengsfeld's approach. For this purpose the author analyses histories of denominational separations and the practice of ecumenical processes, identifies problems in ecumenism and in theory building and develops prospects for their understanding and possibilities for action.
Die Kirchen der Union
Die Union zwischen Lutheranern und Reformierten am Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts wird unterschätzt, ihre prägende Funktion für die meisten Landeskirchen in Deutschland ist meist unbekannt. Vermittlungstheologie und Liberalismus schufen unterschiedliche theologische Systeme innerhalb der Union, die historischen Respekt verdienen. Zugleich steht der Unionsgedanke heute im engen Zusammenhang von Ökumene, Bekenntnis und Entwicklung vor neuen Herausforderungen in den Verständigungsprozessen der "Uniting Churches". Das Buch gibt eine Übersicht über die Geschichte der deutschen Unionskirchen, Theologien und Theologen. Dazu treten Fallbeispiele zur Unionsgeschichte aus allen Kontinenten sowie e...
