The Oxford Handbook of Ecumenical Studies

Part I History: The early stages, Laying the foundations, Pivotal years, Intense activity, Consolidation and challenge Paart II traditions: Orthodox, anglican, methodist, Catholic Part III Achievements and issues: Christology, church, Baptism, Eucharist Part IV Instruments: faith and order, world council of churches, Pontifical council for promoting Christian Unity, , Interchurch families, Week of prayer for Christian unity, Global Christian forum Part V The Global scene: britai and Ireland, United states of America, Africa, Latin America, middle East Part VI debate and prospects: Section 1 Forms of Unity Section II: Methodology

"The Oxford Handbook of Ecumenical Studies is an unparalleled compendium of ecumenical history, information, and reflection. With essays by nearly fifty experts across various fields, the Handbook is a major resource for all who are involved or interested in ecumenical work for reconciliation between Christians and for the unity of the Church. Its six main sections consider the different phases of the history of the ecumenical movement from the mid-nineteenth century to the present; the ways in which leading Christian churches and traditions, Orthodox, Anglican, Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran, Reformed, Baptist, and Pentecostal, have engaged with and contributed to the movement; the achievements of ecumenical dialogue in key areas of Christian doctrine, such as Christology and ecclesiology, baptism, Eucharist and ministry, morals and mission, and the issues that remain outstanding; various ecumenical agencies and instruments, such as covenants and dialogues, the World Council of Churches, the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, and the Global Christian Forum; the progress and difficulties of ecumenism in different countries, areas and continents of the world, the UK and the USA, Africa, Asia, South America, Europe, and the Middle East; and finally two allimportant questions are considered by scholars from various traditions: what would Christian unity look like and what is the best method for seeking it? This is a remarkably comprehensive assessment of one of the most outstanding features of Christian history, namely the modern ecumenical movement"-- Provided by publisher.