Bearing Witness in Hope Ecclesiology Beyond Chaos and Despair |
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Editor:
| Ross, Cathy Southern, Humphrey |
ISBN: | 978-0-334-05868-7 |
Publication Date: | Mar 2020 |
Publisher: | Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd
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Imprint: | SCM Press |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $40.00 |
Book Description:
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Has the Church lost sight of her original vocation of living out her mission by serving the world? There is a prevailing ecclesiology of fatalism which suggests that it has, and that there is nothing to do be done about. This book argues however, that the church still has a role in bearing witness fruitfully and creatively even within a context of crisis. Leading thinkers offer theoretical, contextual and practical responses to encourage a renewed love for the church and renewed energy...
More DescriptionHas the Church lost sight of her original vocation of living out her mission by serving the world? There is a prevailing ecclesiology of fatalism which suggests that it has, and that there is nothing to do be done about. This book argues however, that the church still has a role in bearing witness fruitfully and creatively even within a context of crisis. Leading thinkers offer theoretical, contextual and practical responses to encourage a renewed love for the church and renewed energy to bear witness appropriately and creatively.Chapters include: Richard Bauckham - on New Testament perspectives on a church in crisisAlister McGrath - challenging the narrative of declineRev Dr Carlton Turner - on BAME Presence and the Witness of Diversity and InclusionDr Susie Snyder - on attending to those on the margins