Agreeable Agreement: An Examination of the Quest for Consensus in Ecumenical Dialogue

ISBN-13: 9780567607188 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 272 str.

Minna Hietam ki

Opis

Spirit possession is a phenomenon that often elicits a response of fear, particular in those who are ignorant of its meaning and role within its particular religious and cultural traditions. Possession by divine beings (such as spirits or gods) is, however, a key practice in religions worldwide. It is therefore important to gain an understanding of this practice in its cultural context before trying to develop a wider theory about it. This fascinating book contains several case studies that present new interpretations of spirit possession worldwide. The authors show the diversity of possible interpretations and methodological approaches that provide a new insight into the understanding of possession and trance.

Spis treści

Introduction

 

1. Consensus as an Ecumenical Challenge: Scope of the Concept and Relevance of the Study

2. Sources: Documents from Bilateral Dialogues

3. The Context and Scope of the Study

 

II Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue

4. International Dialogue

5. National Dialogues: North America, Germany

6. Consensus with Difference

 

III. Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue

7. International Dialogue ARCIC

 

IV. Anglican-Lutheran Dialogue

8. International Dialogue

9. Episcopal-Lutheran Dialogue in the USA

10. Regional Dialogues: Meißen Statement, Porvoo Statement

 

V. The Possibility of Consensuc: A Synthesis

11. Harvesting the Results: Consensus in Bilateral Dialogue

12. Consensus: An Unattainable Ideal or a Reachable Goal? The Continuing Debate

 

Conclusion

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