Recently added articles from Journal of Ecumenical Studies:
An ecumenical comparison of Niemoller's Maundy Thursday sermon, 1945, and Rahner's Holy Thursday homily, 1976.
Sep 22, 2009; ... Introduction While there is no evidence that the two men ever met, Pastor Martin Niemoller (January 14, 1892-Match 5, 1984) and Father Karl Rahner, S.J. (March 5, 1904-March 30, 1984), shared much in common. Although they were born twelve years apart, both studied for ordination ...
One Church of Christ for the Sake of the World: introduction.(Conference notes)
Jun 22, 2009; ... During its annual September conference in 2008, the North American Academy of Ecumenists chose for its study a thematic title that touches the heart of the ecumenical movement: ecclesiology, Christology, and missiology, titled "One Church of Christ for the Sake of the World." The Academy's ...
Ecumenical ecclesiology: One Church of Christ for the Sake of the World.(Report)
Jun 22, 2009; ... I appreciate what is implied by the theme chosen for this year's meeting of the N.A.A.E.: that, as a result of ecumenical dialogue, we may be on the threshold of a major theological shift--to an ecclesiology developed by the churches together. If taken seriously, this would challenge each ...
Ecumenical ecclesiology and the language of unity.(Viewpoint essay)
Jun 22, 2009; ... "We seek to realize the visible unity of Christ's Church." "O Lord, we are gathered in the ecumenical movement as your universal Church." "Councils of Churches can be preliminary expressions of that unity to which the churches are called." These kinds of statements are peppered through ...
Response to Michael Kinnamon and Peter Bouteneff.(Viewpoint essay)
Jun 22, 2009; ... As a relative newcomer to the world of academic ecumenism, I am honored to respond to such distinguished presenters. Jesus prayed for the unity of the church not as an end in itself but "so that the world may believe" (Jn. 17:21). Our ecumenical work must never lose sight of this. I ...