Christian Unity Doctrinally and Historically Considered: In Eight Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford, in the Year MDCCCXVI, at the ... M.A., Canon of Salisbury (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Hume Spry

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026618037X ISBN 13: 9780266180371

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Eight sermons from Oxford in 1816 explore how Christian unity can be formed and defended.

This scholarly collection, drawn from the Bampton lectures, combines doctrinal discussion with historical insight to examine why unity has proven hard and what practical steps can support its restoration.

In these pages, the author outlines a vision of Christian unity inspired by Jesus’ prayer for believers to be one. The book frames unity as a central aim of the Christian faith and explains how theology, church leadership, worship practice, and ecclesiastical history interact in shaping that aim. It also surveys common misunderstandings and the real obstacles that have hindered concord across Christian communities.
What you’ll experience

• A clear map of how unity relates to faith, doctrine, and church life
• Explanations of the roles of church leaders, doctrine, and worship in promoting or hindering unity
• Historical context on disunity within the Christian world and how restoration efforts have been received
• A closing reflection on the ongoing work needed to achieve lasting Christian unity

Ideal for readers of religious history, church studies, and those interested in the theological and practical questions around unity within Christianity.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026618037X
• ISBN 13: 9780266180371
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 480