Tradition in Dialogue AHistorical Study of the Notion of Tradition in the International Bilateral Dialogues of the Anglican Communion |
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| Author:
| Smit, Peter-Ben |
| Series title: | Amsterdam Studies in Theology and Religi Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-8659-604-1 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2013 |
| Publisher: | V U University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $35.99 |
Book Description:
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"Tradition" is a prominent -- and often highly contested -- notion in Christian theology, especially when it comes to ecumenical encounters and dialogues. This also applies to the ecumenical dialogues of the Anglican Communion with other churches. Often, ways have been found to reconcile seemingly different understandings of tradition' and its articulation in the present. This volume shows how this has been achieved in the international bilateral dialogues of the Anglican Communion,...
More Description"Tradition" is a prominent -- and often highly contested -- notion in Christian theology, especially when it comes to ecumenical encounters and dialogues. This also applies to the ecumenical dialogues of the Anglican Communion with other churches. Often, ways have been found to reconcile seemingly different understandings of tradition' and its articulation in the present. This volume shows how this has been achieved in the international bilateral dialogues of the Anglican Communion, ranging from conversations with the Baptist World Alliance to dialogues with the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches.