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Wounded Visions

Unity, Justice, and Peace in the World Church After 1968

by Jonas Jonson

  • Paperback
  • 192 pages
  • Publisher: Eerdmans Publishing Company
  • 15 x 22.7 x 1.6 cm

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Jonas Jonson, who was directly involved with the ecumenical movement for forty years, offers in this book an inside perspective on an ever-changing global Christianity. Reviewing developments in ecumenism from the 1960s to the present, Jonson discusses the decolonization of mission, interreligious relations, God s preferential option for the poor, and unity in diversity. He also maps the global ecumenical landscape and presents the Fourth Church -- comprising charismatic, Pentecostal, and evangelical movements of the twentieth century. How did the ecumenical movement respond to the fall of communism, the opening of China, and the globalization of financial markets? Why did so many big churches, caught in the whirlwind of change, retreat from their ecumenical commitments in order to promote and protect their own interests? Jonson addresses these questions and more in this comprehensive review of global Christianity and the ecumenical movement.

  • Author

    Jonas Jonson

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Eerdmans Publishing Company

  • Published

    September 2012

  • Weight

    296g

  • Page Count

    192

  • Dimensions

    15 x 22.7 x 1.6 cm

  • ISBN

    9780802867780

  • ISBN-10

    0802867782

  • Eden Code

    4072785

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    Jonas Jonson is bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Strängnäs, Church of Sweden. He has been directly involved with the ecumenical movement for forty years. As a result he has produced this authoritative volume giving clear perspectives on the changes in, and developments of global Christianity from the 1960s to the present day. Significant for the direction of ecumenical relations was the fourth assembly of the World Council of Churches in Uppsala in 1968, which was to colour future ecumenical discussions and relationships. He covers, among other issues, the ecumenical movement's response to the fall of communism, the opening-up of China and the globalization of the financial markets. For all that, the author believes that all Christian relationships must be rooted in prayer allied with hope brought about by the resurrection of Christ. Therefore, they can believe in the world's and the Church's future. For those who believe that continuing ecumenical dialogue is important this book will inform and shape both thought and direction.

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