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To be the Church: Challenges and Hopes for a New Millennium (Risk Books)
Konrad Raiser
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Paperback. Library markings to spine, with usual markings inside. However, remains in a good to very good condition
At the end of a century which saw the rise of a world-wide movement for church unity, many observers would say that ecumenism has fallen on hard times. Among the churches which have historically been the mainstay of the ecumenical movement, many face the new millennium with uncertainty about their own identity and mission. This challenging book by the former general secretary of the World Council of Churches weaves together concerns and hopes he has heard expressed by church leaders around the world, insights that have emerged from ecumenical reflection on the church and on the world, and biblical ... Read more
At the end of a century which saw the rise of a world-wide movement for church unity, many observers would say that ecumenism has fallen on hard times. Among the churches which have historically been the mainstay of the ecumenical movement, many face the new millennium with uncertainty about their own identity and mission. This challenging book by the former general secretary of the World Council of Churches weaves together concerns and hopes he has heard expressed by church leaders around the world, insights that have emerged from ecumenical reflection on the church and on the world, and biblical ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
World Council of Churches (WCC Publications)
Number of pages
116
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Number of Pages
116
Place of Publication
Geneva, Switzerland
ISBN
9782825412114
SKU
KI20001828
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Konrad Raiser
Reverend Dr Konrad Raiser is general secretary of the World Council of Churches. At the time of writing this book, he was professor of ecumenical theology at the University of Bochum, Germany.
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