Church and Congregation: Plea for Their Unity (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Cyrus Augustus Bartol

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484430424 ISBN 13: 9780484430425

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Embrace the full body of the Church and its mission for all believers.

This nonfiction work argues for unity between Church and Congregation and makes a compelling case for open communion that welcomes all who seek God, regardless of sect or ritual boundary.

In this thoughtful examination, the author challenges exclusive practices and invites readers to rethink how the church can best reflect Christ’s inclusive message. The book blends moral reflection with practical questions about faith, worship, and community life, urging a broader view of who belongs at the table.

• Understand the argument for church unity and the call to move beyond rigid boundaries.
• Explore critiques of exclusive communion and how open practice could transform worship and fellowship.
• Consider how theology, tradition, and everyday faith intersect in shaping a more inclusive church.
• Reflect on the role of the Lord’s Supper in shared faith and social religion.

Ideal for readers of religious history and lay Christians seeking a hopeful, principled vision for inclusive church life and practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484430424
• ISBN 13: 9780484430425
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 382