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Article: One Faith: Biblical and Patristic Contributions Toward Understanding Unity in Faith.
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- Theological Studies
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- December 1, 1996
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By William Henn, O.F.M.Cap. New York: Paulist, 1995. Pp. vi + 334. $22.95.
Few Christians would argue against the ancient claim that the Church is one. Yet, as all Christians know, the unity implied in this claim remains more an eschatological hope than a present reality. Three decades of ecumenical dialogue have increased communication and understanding between Christianity's divided communities, but have still made little progress in restoring (or perhaps establishing for the first time) that unity which is so deeply prized. Henn's work with the Vatican's Council for Promoting Christian Unity has provided him with the opportunity to experience first hand both ...