Where We Dwell in Common: The Quest for Dialogue in the Twenty-First Century

ISBN-13: 9781137503145 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 265 str.

Gerard Mannion

Opis

This book originated on the steep slopes of Umbria, inspired by the ideas of the thirteenth century visionaries Francis and Clare of Assisi, who promoted dialogue in forms that were well beyond the conventional norms of their day. Drawn by their inspiring visions for open and dynamic exchange, which have fuelled the work of countless others since their day, an ecumenical and interfaith gathering: 'Where We Dwell in Common - Pathways for Dialogue in the 21st Century' took place in Assisi in April 2012, organized by the Ecclesiological Investigations International Research Network. There, over two-hundred and fifty people were gathered from more than fifty-five different nations to explore the prospects for ecclesial, interreligious, and faith-world dialogue for these times. Where We Dwell in Common is about 'thinking outside the box' in order to find new ways to promote active, constructive dialogue, encounters, and understanding for our times.

Recenzje

'A work that is both challenging and optimistic, Where We Dwell in Common pushes all those who are involved in ecumenical and inter-faith dialogue to think creatively and act boldly in the pursuit of genuine progress. The multiplicity of voices from around the world not only speak to the urgency of the task but also promote new ways, means, and methods for advancing dialogue between and amongst communities and traditions.' - Linda Hogan, Vice-Provost/Chief Academic Officer and Professor of Ecumenics, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

'Almost everywhere we see the rise of violence, often in the name of religion, and a vast surge of people migrating to escape war and poverty. If our societies are to avoid implosion, we need to learn how to dialogue fruitfully with people of other religious traditions or none. This stimulating book offers rich insights into how this may happen.' - Timothy Radcliffe, Director, Las Casas Institute of Blackfriars, University of Oxford, UK

Spis treści

Preface: Voices from Assisi
PART I: THINKING OUTSIDE THE ECUMENICAL BOX
1. Thinking Outside the Ecumenical Box - Assisi 2012: Story, Method and Beyond; Gerard Mannion
2. Thinking Beyond Conflict and Confrontation: Lessons from the Quest for Peace; Paul Arthur
3. ' 'Together With Those Who Hold the Incomparable Treasure ' ': Clare of Assisi on Relational Spirituality; Jean Molesky-Poz
PART II: BEYOND WHAT REMAINS DIVISIVE – THEORY AND PRACTICE
4. Precarious Life, Laments, and the Promise of Prophetic Ecumenical and Interfaith Communities; Brad Hinze
5. Where and When Gender Divides: Reflections from an Orthodox Perspective; Eleni Kasselouri-Hatzivassiliadi
6. Difficult Dialogue and Wisdoms About Difference: Doing as a Way of Knowing; Mary McClintock Fulkerson
PART III: TRANSCENDING ECCLESIAL IMPASSE
7. Seeing Beyond the Religious and Social Divide: the Intercultural Church in the Migrant Context; Agnes M. Brazal and Emmanuel S. de Guzman
8. ' 'Unreal Worlds Meeting ' '? Reality and Illusion in Ecumenical Dialogue; Paul Avis
9. Does a Doctrinal Teaching Office have an Ecumenical Future?; Richard R. Gaillardetz
PART IV: TRANSCENDING RELIGIOUS DIFFERENCE: WHERE WE DWELL IN COMMON
10. Communicative Theology: a New Way of Engagement; Bernd Jochen Hilberath
11. Interfaith Dialogue: Where Are We Going?; Peter C. Phan
12. Where We Dwell In Common: Ecclesial Spirituality as a Basis for Living With Other Religions; Roger Haight, S.J.
Afterword: Assisi 2012 and the Future of Dialogue

O autorze

Paul Avis University of Exeter, UK Paul Arthur Ulster University, Ireland Agnes M. Brazal St. Vincent School of Theology, Philippines Professor Mary McClintock Fulkerson Duke University Divinity School, USA Richard R. Gaillardetz Boston College, USA Emmanuel Serafica de Guzman Adamson University, Philippines Roger Haight, S.J. Union Theological Seminary, USA Bernd-Jochen Hilberath University of Tübingen, Germany Bradford Hinze Fordham University, USA Eleni Kasselouri-Hatzivassiliadi Hellenic Open University, Greece Gerard Mannion Georgetown University, USA Jean Molesky-Poz Santa Clara University, USA Peter C. Phan Georgetown University, USA.