It's not that the dignified and rarefied old Episcopal Church quit believing in God. It's that the God you increasingly hear spoken of in Episcopal circles is infinitely tolerant and given to sudden changes of mindnot quite the divinity you thought you were reading about in the …
"This book explores the relationship between the papacy and reform against the backdrop of social and religious change in later tenth and eleventh-century Europe. Placing this relationship in the context of the debate about 'transformation', it reverses the recent trend among hi…
Studies have shown that 6000 to 10,000 churches are dying in North America every year. In addition, the attitudes of the general public toward organized worship is changing, leading to a growing segment of younger population who do not attend church. Yet, the Bible tells us that…
This study explores Luther's view of the royal priesthood of all believers. Luther's position on faith, baptism, church and ministry are examined in reference to the doctrine. Luther attached great importance to the doctrine throughout his career and his theology cannot be adequ…
"This volume, dedicated to the memory of Gerard Mannion (1970-2019), former Joseph and Winifred Amaturo Chair in Catholic Studies at Georgetown University, explores the topic of changing the church from a range of different theological perspectives. The volume contributors offer…