Ecumenism In Focus
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A landmark work in twentieth-century Catholic theology, Ecumenism in Focus presents the vision and arguments of one of the most influential figures in the modern ecumenical movement, Cardinal Augustin Bea, who served as the first president of the Secretariat for Promoting Christian Unity. Written with scholarly authority and pastoral warmth, the text details the theological foundations and practical imperatives behind the Catholic Church's commitment to Christian unity, particularly in the wake of the Second Vatican Council. Bea argues compellingly that the pursuit of unity among divided Christians is not a matter of diplomatic compromise but a profound spiritual and doctrinal obligation rooted in the Gospel itself. The work illustrates how dialogue, mutual respect, and a return to shared scriptural and theological sources can serve as the path toward reconciliation among the world's Christian traditions. Essential reading for theologians, historians of religion, and anyone engaged in interfaith dialogue, it remains a foundational text in the literature of modern ecumenism.
Author: Augustin Cardinal Bea
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, Geoffrey Chapman
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work in twentieth-century Catholic theology, Ecumenism in Focus presents the vision and arguments of one of the most influential figures in the modern ecumenical movement, Cardinal Augustin Bea, who served as the first president of the Secretariat for Promoting Christian Unity. Written with scholarly authority and pastoral warmth, the text details the theological foundations and practical imperatives behind the Catholic Church's commitment to Christian unity, particularly in the wake of the Second Vatican Council. Bea argues compellingly that the pursuit of unity among divided Christians is not a matter of diplomatic compromise but a profound spiritual and doctrinal obligation rooted in the Gospel itself. The work illustrates how dialogue, mutual respect, and a return to shared scriptural and theological sources can serve as the path toward reconciliation among the world's Christian traditions. Essential reading for theologians, historians of religion, and anyone engaged in interfaith dialogue, it remains a foundational text in the literature of modern ecumenism.