Excellent4.8 out of 5On Trustpilot
  1. Theology Books/
  2. Ecclesiology

Church, World and the Christian Life: Practical-Prophetic Ecclesiology

Practical-Prophetic Ecclesiology

  • Paperback
  • 212 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • 15.3 x 22.8 x 1.2 cm

£30.03

Free UK Delivery

Available - Usually dispatched within 4 days

Buying for a school or church? Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account
This book argues that modern ecclesiology exhibits two unfortunate tendencies: it describes the church in ideal terms, rather than directly addressing the problems of its everyday, sinful activity; and it undermines the distinctiveness of the church and its way of life. The book analyzes the impact of pluralism and inclusivism upon ecclesiology, and draws upon Balthasar's theodramatic theory, MacIntyre's theory of traditional inquiry, postmodern critiques of humanism, and postmodern ethnography to develop a more flexible and concrete ecclesiology that can better address the practical and pastoral needs of the church. This alternative ecclesiology strongly affirms the need for the church to debate with those who challenge its claims and their embodiment, both from within and externally. The book concludes by discussing how the church may construct its own theological forms of historical, sociological and ethnographic analysis of both the church and society.
Church, World and the Christian Life: Practical-Prophetic Ecclesiology and Hauerwas
HauerwasChurch, World and the Christian Life: Practical-Prophetic Ecclesiology
  • Author

    Nicholas M. Healy

  • Book Format

    paperback

  • Publisher

    Cambridge University Press

  • Published

    September 2000

  • Weight

    305g

  • Page Count

    212

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.8 x 1.2 cm

  • ISBN

    9780521786508

  • ISBN-10

    0521786509

  • Eden Code

    10929

Over 14,000 churches and schools have upgraded to an Advance Account and we‘d love to welcome you into this free program. We know that church volunteers and school teachers often use their own money, then have claim it back on on an expense form. We can take all of that hassle away by invoicing your church or school directly and delivering your order straight away.

Opening an account is quick and easy, with most accounts being approved and setup within a few hours of filling in the form below (on weekdays, not weekends). As soon as we‘ve approved the application we‘ll send you an email to let you know that its done.

Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account