| An Introduction to Ecclesiology: Ecumenical, Historical Global Perspectives Contributor(s): Kärkkäinen, Veli-Matti (Author) |
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ISBN: 0830826882 ISBN-13: 9780830826889 Publisher: IVP Academic OUR PRICE: $25.74 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2002 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Veli-Matti Krkkinen provides an up-to-date survey and analysis of the major ecclesiological traditions, the most important theologians, and a number of contextual approaches to both the unity and the diversity of ecclesiastic understandings and practices. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - Ecclesiology |
| Dewey: 262 |
| LCCN: 2002007486 |
| Physical Information: 0.68" H x 6.06" W x 9.2" (0.75 lbs) 238 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Academic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: What is the church? What makes the church church? In this volume, theologian Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen provides an up-to-date survey and analysis of the major ecclesiological traditions, the most important theologians, and a number of contextual approaches that attempt to answer these essential questions. Drawing on his international experience, global research and ecumenical awareness, Kärkkäinen presents an overview of both traditional and contemporary expressions of the Christian church. An Introduction to Ecclesiology will richly reward the student, pastor or layperson who is looking for a comprehensive and insightful overview of the unity and diversity of understandings and practices within the one church of Jesus Christ. |