Author: Rusch, William G.

Brand: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company

Format: Import

Number Of Pages: 142

Details: In 1988 William Rusch wrote a book tracing the development of the idea of reception up to that time. During the intervening years, both reflection on reception and the experience of attempting to engage in it have progressed considerably.Rusch begins with a bird's-eye view of the term reception across several disciplines -- law, philosophy, literary criticism -- before homing in on its theological import. He traces its use as a term and as a practice from the New Testament up to the twentieth century, painting a picture of a dynamic process that fosters unity and diversity among churches and spiritual communities. Finally, he examines the new chapter in the history of reception due to the establishment of the ecumenical movement, and considers what will be necessary for it to continue to move the church forward.

EAN: 9780802847232

Release Date: 16-07-2007

Package Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches

Languages: english

Binding: Paperback