| The «Groupe Des Dombes»: A Dialogue of Conversion Contributor(s): Clifford, Catherine E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0820469084 ISBN-13: 9780820469089 Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi OUR PRICE: $112.58 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2005 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Denominations - Religion | History - Religion | Christian Theology - General |
| Dewey: 280.042 |
| LCCN: 2004022828 |
| Series: American University Studies |
| Physical Information: 283 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book explores the unique and substantial contribution to reflection on conversion and Christian unity by the Groupe des Dombes, a Reformed-Lutheran-Catholic dialogue in French-speaking Europe. Catherine E. Clifford traces the development of the dialogue from its founding in 1937 by Abb Paul Couturier and its contribution to ecumenical consensus on eucharist, ministry, sacraments, episcope, the papacy, and Marian doctrine and devotion. The theme of conversion grounds the ethos of the Groupe des Dombes, marked by a deep appreciation of the interdependence of common prayer, theological dialogue, and the promotion of ecclesial reform and renewal. The Groupe des Dombes' theological method, which leads to calls for the revision of both judgments of the past and of present theology and practice, suggests that the elaboration of ecumenical consensus, while significant, is but a first step toward the reconciliation of the churches. This is an important book for anyone engaged in ecumenical study and dialogue. |