{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-ecclesiology-veli-matti-krkkinen-9780830841899","title":"An Introduction to Ecclesiology: Historical, Global, and Interreligious Perspectives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the church? Why are there so many different expressions of church throughout time and space, and what ties them all together?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEcclesiology--the doctrine of the church--has risen to the center of theological interest in recent decades. In this text, theologian Veli-Matti K舐kk臺nen provides a wide-ranging survey of the rich field of ecclesiology in the midst of rapid developments and new horizons. Drawing on K舐kk臺nen's international experience and comprehensive research on the church, this revised and expanded edition is thoroughly updated to incorporate recent literature and trends. This unique primer not only orients readers to biblical, historical, and contemporary ecclesiologies but also highlights contextual and global perspectives and includes an entirely new section on interfaith comparative theology. \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Ecclesiology\u003c\/i\u003e surveys\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emajor theological traditions, including Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Reformed, and Pentecostal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eecclesiological insights from Latin American, Africa, and Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edistinct perspectives from women, African Americans, and recent trends in the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ekey elements of the church such as mission, governance, worship, and sacraments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einterreligious comparison with Jewish, Islamic, Hindu, and Buddhist communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the church today encounters challenges and opportunities related to rapid growth in the Majority World, new congregational forms, ecumenical movements, interfaith relations, and more, Christians need a robust ecclesiology that makes room for both unity and diversity. In \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Ecclesiology\u003c\/i\u003e students, pastors, and laypeople will find an essential resource for understanding how the church can live out its calling as Christ's community on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Veli-Matti K舐kk臺nen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 083084189X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780830841899\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e IVP Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/02\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.90d","brand":"Veli-Matti K舐kk臺nen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44043986829567,"sku":"9780830841899","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_113ff591-585d-47ee-ae90-0d9d8239159c.jpg?v=1684970261","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-ecclesiology-veli-matti-krkkinen-9780830841899","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}