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A critical study of the concept of apostolicity emerging in patristic theology, and its significance in modern ecumenism.
Apostolic, ecumenical and radical: these are the ecclesial characteristics highlighted by Gesa E. Thiessen while explaining her vision of the church. The author focuses on the meaning of each of these marks as well as on their intrinsic connections, an approach that leads her to delve deep into the history of the church, and to draw a wide span between the apostolic past and a radical perspective on the present and future ecumenical church.
Apostolic and Prophetic studies the concept of apostolicity emerging in patristic theology and examines this concept as it has been developed in select Lutheran, Roman Catholic, and Anglican ecumenical documents.
Apostolic, ecumenical and radical: these are the ecclesial characteristics highlighted by Gesa E. Thiessen while explaining her vision of the church. The author focuses on the meaning of each of these marks as well as on their intrinsic connections, an approach that leads her to delve deep into the history of the church, and to draw a wide span between the apostolic past and a radical perspective on the present and future ecumenical church.
Apostolic and Prophetic studies the concept of apostolicity emerging in patristic theology and examines this concept as it has been developed in select Lutheran, Roman Catholic, and Anglican ecumenical documents.
Price: $29.99
Pages: 206
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: James Clarke
Publication Date:
26 July 2012
Trim Size: 9.02 X 5.98 in
ISBN: 9780227680254
Format: Paperback
Gesa Thiessen discusses a broad range of current ecumenical issues in a manner that is both theoretically lucid and practically helpful. Her experience as bridge-builder between Lutherans and Roman Catholics as well as between German and English-speaking theological traditions allows her to grapple with many contemporary problems in a creative and forward-looking fashion. Not only academic theologians, but also ecumenically minded laypeople will benefit from Thiessen's sincere and participatory way of engaging challenging topics.
— Risto Saarinen, University of Helsinki
This book will challenge, inform, and delight all who are passionate about the church today. From one of the most committed and creative Lutheran ecumenists around, it delves deep into the history of the church to draw forth empowering and inspiring ecclesial perspectives for today and tomorrow alike. Seeking to retrieve an understanding of what lies at the true heart of apostolicity and the literally radical nature of the Gospel itself, exploring and explicating the nature and actuality of ecumenical dialogue, and offering a vision for the church that resonates loudly with the good news that was proclaimed in first-century Palestine, this work will be required reading for those involved in dialogue today and will enhance any course that deals with ecumenism and contemporary ecclesiology. Gesa Thiessen has performed an important service to the theological community in bringing this work into being. It 'sends forth' a message of truly good news concerning the kingdom of God to a world so in need of such - apostolic and prophetic indeed.
— Gerard Mannion, University of San Diego
Thiessen's Apostolic and Prophetic is a thoughtful tour through some interesting regions of contemporary ecclesiological reflection. Those exercised by the ecclesiological themes of apostolicity, ecumenicity, and radicality will undoubtedly find its vistas engaging.
— W. Travis McMaken, Lindenwood University
Thiessen is trying to forge a new way forward for the identity and practice of the church given who Jesus is. ... The contribution of Thiessen's work is that she is not glibly denigrating earlier or alternative ecclesiologies, rather she is trying to move past old roadblocks and suggest a liveable and living future for the church. This book is recommended for courses in seminaries as its thoughtful blend of theology, cultural critique and ecclesial mindfulness will promote lively discussion.
— Scott Harrower, Melbourne School of Theology, in Theological Book Review , Vol 25, No 2
— Risto Saarinen, University of Helsinki
This book will challenge, inform, and delight all who are passionate about the church today. From one of the most committed and creative Lutheran ecumenists around, it delves deep into the history of the church to draw forth empowering and inspiring ecclesial perspectives for today and tomorrow alike. Seeking to retrieve an understanding of what lies at the true heart of apostolicity and the literally radical nature of the Gospel itself, exploring and explicating the nature and actuality of ecumenical dialogue, and offering a vision for the church that resonates loudly with the good news that was proclaimed in first-century Palestine, this work will be required reading for those involved in dialogue today and will enhance any course that deals with ecumenism and contemporary ecclesiology. Gesa Thiessen has performed an important service to the theological community in bringing this work into being. It 'sends forth' a message of truly good news concerning the kingdom of God to a world so in need of such - apostolic and prophetic indeed.
— Gerard Mannion, University of San Diego
Thiessen's Apostolic and Prophetic is a thoughtful tour through some interesting regions of contemporary ecclesiological reflection. Those exercised by the ecclesiological themes of apostolicity, ecumenicity, and radicality will undoubtedly find its vistas engaging.
— W. Travis McMaken, Lindenwood University
Thiessen is trying to forge a new way forward for the identity and practice of the church given who Jesus is. ... The contribution of Thiessen's work is that she is not glibly denigrating earlier or alternative ecclesiologies, rather she is trying to move past old roadblocks and suggest a liveable and living future for the church. This book is recommended for courses in seminaries as its thoughtful blend of theology, cultural critique and ecclesial mindfulness will promote lively discussion.
— Scott Harrower, Melbourne School of Theology, in Theological Book Review , Vol 25, No 2
Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART I Apostolicity: Past, Present, Future
1. Ad fontes: Apostolicity in the Early Church
2. Apostolicity in Select Ecumenical Documents of the Anglican, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic Churches
3. Looking Ahead: Possibilities and Challenges in Ecclesiology and Ecumenical Dialogue
PART II Unity, Diversity, and Ecumenical Praxis
4. Denominations: Churches in (Post)modernity -The Lutheran Church (A Case Study)
5. Ecumenism in Praxis: Critical Observations on the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
PART III Towards a Radical Church
6. A Theology of Liberation: Dorothee Sölle
7. A New Left Church? Terry Eagleton
Conclusion: Towards an Apostolic, Ecumenical, Radical and Prophetic Church
Bibliography
Index
Introduction
PART I Apostolicity: Past, Present, Future
1. Ad fontes: Apostolicity in the Early Church
2. Apostolicity in Select Ecumenical Documents of the Anglican, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic Churches
3. Looking Ahead: Possibilities and Challenges in Ecclesiology and Ecumenical Dialogue
PART II Unity, Diversity, and Ecumenical Praxis
4. Denominations: Churches in (Post)modernity -The Lutheran Church (A Case Study)
5. Ecumenism in Praxis: Critical Observations on the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
PART III Towards a Radical Church
6. A Theology of Liberation: Dorothee Sölle
7. A New Left Church? Terry Eagleton
Conclusion: Towards an Apostolic, Ecumenical, Radical and Prophetic Church
Bibliography
Index