Ecumenical Perspective Research Articles

Los mártires de Lübeck. El martirio desde una perspectiva ecuménica

This article is an outline about Lübeck martyrs: Hermann Lange, Eduard Müller, Johannes Prassek and Karl Friedrich Stellbrink. First of all, we focus on the context of that time. Second, a brief biography of our mentioned martyrs. Third, with extracted texts from the Magisterium of the Church and homilies of the named martyrs, the ecumenical perspective is developed. Fourth, their letters written during their detention are examined and interpreted. And lastly, raises questions and possible courses of action.

Translations and Prawitz’s Ecumenical System

AbstractSince Prawitz proposal of his ecumenical system, where classical and intuitionistic logics co-exist in peace, there has been a discussion about the relation between translations and the ecumenical perspective. While it is undeniable that there exists a relationship, it is also undeniable that its very nature is controversial. The aim of this paper is to show that there are interesting relations between the Gödel-Gentzen translation and the ecumenical perspective. We show that the ecumenical perspective cannot be reduced to the Gödel-Gentzen translation, much less be identified with it.

José Míguez Bonino and the Third-World Challenge to the Ecumenical Movement

precis: This essay examines the role of José Míguez Bonino as a Latin American Protestant observer at both Vatican II and the CELAM Conference in Medellin (1968), as well as his active participation in World Council of Churches and Faith and Order meetings. It explores his impact on the solidification of Latin American ecumenism, particularly through his critical engagement of the "ecumenical establishment" and his emphasis on the "social question" in addressing overlaps and tensions between Christian unity and social justice. It ultimately argues that Bonino contributed to the rise of an ecumenical liberation Christianity and a third-world ecumenical perspective that continues to be significant for ecumenical practice and theology today.

Receiving Each Other's Gifts

Using the example of the Lord's Supper and the eucharist, this article seeks to show the conditions which make a common liturgical celebration a gift of God to the community of believers in Jesus Christ. The form chosen is a dialogue between two theologians, both members of the German “Ecumenical Study Group of Protestant and Catholic Theologians”: Friederike Nüssel (Protestant, Heidelberg) and Dorothea Sattler (Roman Catholic, Münster). The focus is the group’s study “Together at the Lord's Table.” Based on extensive research the study group has formulated the vote to be invited to join in the celebration of the eucharist and the Lord's Supper, trusting in the self-giving presence of Jesus Christ. Ecumenical sensitivity in the shaping of liturgies is an obvious consequence. Individual confessional traditions have preserved an asset that others today can experience as a gift in the form of a reminder of the common origin: the celebration with shared bread and the chalice offered to all (in the background is the controversy over the lay chalice), the binding lectionaries and the remembrance of the dead. The criticism of the vote of the Ecumenical Study Group, especially from the Roman Catholic doctrinal side, primarily relates to the topics of ministry and understanding of the church. The Ecumenical Study Group advocates that eucharistic celebrations be led by duly ordained persons. The contribution is framed by introductory remarks on basic questions of ecumenical hermeneutics and by an outlook on the great importance of interdisciplinary theological study work from an ecumenical perspective.

Analisis Perubahan Nama Gereja Dayak Evangelis Menjadi Gereja Kalimantan Evangelis: Studi Histografi

So far, the history of the Kalimantan Evangelical Church (GKE) has always been associated with the efforts of the Dayak Evangelical Church (GDE) to become GKE, only looking at it from an ecumenical perspective, despite the fact that there is something very important, namely the removal of the Colonial roots behind the embedded Dayak word. In the struggle for independence that existed at that time, the word "GDE" was identified with the role of the Dayak people, who were considered to be supporting the Dutch colonial government. Historical research is classified in the "Historical Method,", which is a research method specifically used in historical research that passes through certain stages. Heuristics, data collection, and (historical) criticism, namely investigating whether historical traces are genuine both in form and content, Interpretation, and history. Historiography or presentation, namely presenting the synthesis obtained in the form of a narrative, The removal of the name Dayak was an attempt by the church to wash from the burden of past history, which identified Dayak and Colonial power. The church also tried to transform so that the ideals of the church's struggle were no longer just tribal interests but also those of a nationalist church.

Ökumenikus szempontú megfontolások a liturgiában használt „communio sanctorum” kifejezésről

The study focuses on the concept of the ‘communio sanctorum’ (i.e. the communion of saints) and its liturgical use, addressing important eschatological and ecclesiological questions from an ecumenical perspective. Through comparisons of different Christian traditions, it considers both the subjective and the objective genitive sense of the key Latin term of the study, ‘communio sanctorum’, examining its patrological and conceptual-historical background in detail. The Roman Catholic, Evangelical, Reformed and Orthodox liturgical vocabularies and their common biblical basis, namely Hebrews and Revelation, are taken into account. In addition to the Second Vatican Council and other papal pronouncements (e.g. the papal sermon on the Ugandan martyrs), special attention is given to the statements and practices of the Protestant churches. The study concludes that the communio sanctorum, that is, the confessors of the Christian faith belonging to different denominations, are the common saints of the one Church. Consequently, our saints, who pray with the angels and with us, encourage us to work together in this world for the unity of the Church.

Green Theology. An Eco-Feminist and Ecumenical Perspective , by Trees van Montfoort

Green Theology. An Eco-Feminist and Ecumenical Perspective , by Trees van Montfoort

(Um)welt-Ethos. Creation, ecology and environment in ecumenical perspective

Christianity is sometimes considered as guilty of the ecological miscare throughout history. The words ‘economy’, ‘ecology’ and ‘ecumenism’ come from the same word (oikos – house) and remain very close in their respective developments. But Welt-ethos must be preceded by a Welt-logos and by an Um-welt-logos, that means that Nature has her own voice in our relationship with the Planet. This is a counter-intuitive principle in the history of Christianity, whose position has been sometimes ambiguous. An historical approach can help us to understand better these abstract ideas as incarnated in the present moment. This ecumenical and ecological spirituality is lived not only by monks and friars, but also by all believers in Christ, and the theology of creation is an ecumenical meeting-point between all Christians. In this study we will follow here a biblical, historical, ecumenical and comparative methodology, for understanding how was lived this issue in the Christianity, and how must be lived in the future.

Efforts to Unite Diversity in an Indonesian Baptist Churches Context: An Ecumenical Perspective based on John 17:20-21

This article aims to propose a model of togetherness between churches based on Biblical truths. In the historical facts, togetherness efforts between churches often experience some problems. Various unification efforts are often carried out, but the results have not been seen to last. On the other hand, efforts have also emerged to unite the church by eliminating its diversity, but the problem istill remains at the feet of the ecumenical movement. Such conditions, however, endanger the ecumenical movement itself. The results of this study are expected to produce a biblical paradigm and give the direction to the ecumenical movement, so that we can bring diverse churches together to a better condition of unity as Christ’s Body. This research applied a qualitative methodology. The researchers evaluated the qualitative data, and gave meaning or interpretation to the facts obtained using biblical literature. This research was carried out by first collecting data related to the ecumenical movement, secondly extracting biblical text data, and thirdly looking at the relevance to the present ecumenical movement. This study offers an effort to unite churches in Indonesia, especially in the context of the Indonesian Baptist Churches based on John 17:20-21 within an ecumenical perspective.

Book Review: D. Michael Jackson, The Diaconate in Ecumenical Perspective: Ecclesiology, Liturgy and Practice

Book Review: D. Michael Jackson, <i>The Diaconate in Ecumenical Perspective: Ecclesiology, Liturgy and Practice</i>

Hoe diep is het water van de doop?

This article reflects on the Reformed theology and practice of infant baptism from an intercultural and ecumenical perspective. It looks at the socio-cultural and ecumenical context in which the Reformed theology and practice of infant baptism emerged, and the current Dutch context in which infant baptism is practiced and the appropriation of the Reformed theology and practice of infant baptism in the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (lib.). It then examines the ecumenical questions around the practice of ‘re-baptism’, and makes a distinction between re-baptism as related to joining an Evangelical or Baptist church, and re-baptism of Reformed believers, who remain members of the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (lib.). Finally, the article weighs the questions and topics on the future of the Reformed theology and practice of infant baptism in the Netherlands, especially against the background of the ecumenical conversation with Evangelical and Baptist Christians.

Key Data-Based Church Growth in Indonesia From Evangelical Perspective and Critical Review of Them

The datas which is contained in the books of church growth are mostly non-empirical research, on the other hand only raises subject of motivational, hope &amp; promises and apologetic figures. Empirical research approach on the theme or theology of church growth produces data with factual figures. Bilangan Research Center (BRC) is an empirical research institute that provides relevant, valid and current reference data on Christian spirituality and church growth. Spirituality and church growth are discussed using a national-level empirical research database. This paper examines the BRC from an evangelical perspective and critiques its findings from an ecumenical perspective.

Key Data-Based Church Growth in Indonesia From Evangelical Perspective and Critical Review of Them

The datas which is contained in the books of church growth are mostly non-empirical research, on the other hand only raises subject of motivational, hope &amp; promises and apologetic figures. Empirical research approach on the theme or theology of church growth produces data with factual figures. Bilangan Research Center (BRC) is an empirical research institute that provides relevant, valid and current reference data on Christian spirituality and church growth. Spirituality and church growth are discussed using a national-level empirical research database. This paper examines the BRC from an evangelical perspective and critiques its findings from an ecumenical perspective.

A Healing Narrative to Achieve Christian Unity: The Case of the Catholic Church and the Iglesia Filipina Independiente

This paper presents a story of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) employing the ecumenical perspective. IFI’s existence was basically shaped by the birth of the Philippines as a nation. Moreover, this paper seeks to uphold a spirit of openness to come up with a reconciling narrative between the IFI and the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines (RCCP) by highlighting their shared history and sentiments. The discussion of the eventual separation of the IFI from the Catholic Church highlights the grounds that the former firmly maintained and the reasons for holding on to them. One of the reasons was the desire to be more responsive to the changes that the Philippines was experiencing during that time; included in this response was the need to assume new roles as expected of a mature Church in the Philippines. The reforms that RCCP carried after the 1896 Revolution was an affirmation to a certain extent of the claims of the IFI, although it might have been a case of a ‘little too late.' However, it could also be a case of ‘more had yet to be done,’ which required a lot of patience for both the RCCP and the IFI. If these were considered, schism might have been prevented. By highlighting this standpoint, this paper uses Receptive Ecumenical Learning. This paper aims to demonstrate that there is a way to heal the pain of division by framing the narrative from the point of view of the need for church reform.

Gregory of Nyssa’s (Relational) Doctrine of Grace as an Ontology of History in Ecumenical Perspective

The paper shows the relevance of Gregory of Nyssa’s Trinitarian ontology for Ecumenism. In fact, the Cappadocian’s rereading of the relationship between ontology and history makes it possible to combine dynamics and being in his reading of divinization as epektasis. This seems to be relevant from the perspective of Luther studies, as it shows that Tuomo Mannermaa’s interpretation of the Reformer’s thought could be interpreted as relational and not merely dialectical. In the end, it seems that the research on a true theological ontology and the deepening of the theology of history can be useful for a better understanding of Luther’s intention and inspiration in his doctrine on grace.

The Rights and Duties of Catholic Parish and Evangelical-Augsburg Parish: Ecumenical Perspective

The Parish is a basic administrative unit of the Catholic Church and the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland. The research aims to formulate – building on the analysis of the fundamental laws of the Churches in question – a common list of the rights and duties of the parish. One can even say that there is “one Christian parish” which can be seen from a catholic and evangelical perspective.

Dignity, Autonomy, and Assisted Suicide: An Ecumenical Perspective on the German Context

Abstract A 2020 decision by Germany’s highest court dramatically shifted the national discussion on assisted suicide. The decision stressed the ‘right to a self-determined death’ which must ‘be respected by state and society as an act of personal autonomy and self-determination’. Moreover, it clarified the non-criminality of assistance for suicides by third parties. The reaction of the main churches in Germany to this decision reflects ecclesiological differences. Protestant positions on assisted suicide are defined by pluralism; the Roman Catholic official position remains tied to ontologically-referenced principles of natural law that prohibit assisted suicide as intrinsically evil. Thus, ecumenical efforts on bioethics are complicated by a context where many Protestant leaders prioritize autonomy and pluralism, whereas Roman Catholic leaders stress consensus and orthodoxy. Even official church guidelines on such matters are received differently in Protestant and Roman Catholic communities. For Protestant Christians, an opinion functions primarily as guideline; for Catholic Christians, there is a goal at least of reaching principles reflecting the objective order of God’s creation.

Sveti i Veliki sabor u kontekstu ustanove sabornosti - crkvenopravna i ekumenska perspektiva

Preparations for the Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church, which was held in Crete in 2016, represent a modern expression of the institution of synodality. The authors made a comparative review of canonical and ecumenical perspectives of this institution with the aim of identifying similarities and differences in the conciliar consciousness of the Church. The first part of the paper points out the exceptional flexibility of this institution, which easily adapts to different church needs and social circumstances, as well as the fact that the conciliarity is the basic institution that forms the church organization from the parish to the universal level. The second part of the paper presents the preconciliar conferences and the issues they faced. The general conclusion of the paper is that the institution of synodality in the Orthodox Church has surpassed its canonical significance, which will always be unquestionable, and that it has gained its ecumenical perspective, thus becoming a factor of modern inter-church and inter-religious relations.

“Towards Justice and Peace”: Ecumenical Perspective

„Ku sprawiedliwości i pokojowi” – perspektywa ekumeniczna&#x0D; Kościoły chrześcijańskie współpracują z sobą w sprzeciwianiu się wszystkiemu, co wypycha Królestwo Boże z tego świata. Wyraźnego przykładu takiej współpracy dostarczyło ostatnie Zgromadzenie Ogólne Światowej Rady Kościołem w Pusan w Korei Południowej, gdzie wszystkie obecne na zgromadzeniu Kościoły podjęły konkretne zobowiązania, co odzwierciedla tak zwana Deklaracja Jedności (Unity Statement). Artykuł omawia teologiczny kontekst myśli społecznej ruchu ekumenicznego i przedstawia, jak jest ona egzemplifikowana w działalności Światowej Rady Kościołów.

Katolicka doktryna o sposobie obecności Chrystusa w postaciach eucharystycznych wyrażona w mszale dla byłych anglikanów

The ecumenical dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion is one of the most important and difficult part of activity of both communities. Eucharist is the main goal of ecumenism because in the common celebrating of the sacred liturgy the Christ’s Church is a visible sign of the unity for the world. One of the most important theological problems in the dialogue is the problem of transsubstantiation. For the Anglican Church this Catholic doctrine is against the biblical and rudimental teaching of primitive Christendom. The article shows the problem of trans- substantiation in the ecumenical perspective and in the context of Divine Worship: The Missal. The Catholic Eucharistic teaching is present in this new Western liturgical book, but the term of trans- substantiation does not exist there.