Ecumenism: A Bibliographical Overview

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This critically annotated bibliography includes entries for over 1300 books on ecumenism published between 1950 and 1992. It also describes 85 journals devoted to ecumenism. The volume offers a thorough analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of specific publications. It provides a theological and historical record of Orthodox, Catholic, Anglican and Protestant ecumenical literature, and is a guide to the works of the World Council of Churches, of the Second Vatican Council and of modern bilateral dialogues. The reference begins with an introductory essay that describes the various types of ecumenical publications and discusses the historical events that occasioned their production. The bibliography follows, with entries arranged in topical chapters. The first chapter includes entries for older bibliographies, encyclopedias, handbooks and other reference works. It also overviews journals and research centres devoted to ecumenism. The next chapter contains historical accounts of the ecumenical movement. The following chapter collects accounts given by members of various Christian confessions to explain their own church's understanding of ecumenism. A chapter on bilateral and multilateral consultations follows, and a final chapter addresses specific doctrinal issues.

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All in all, a necessary purchase for theological libraries and a worthy purchase for any library supporting research in religion.-Choice
This is truly an impressive bibliographical resource. I am confident that it will emerge as a standard in the field. Its judicious annotations on each of the 1385 items included make it a truly impressive overview of ecumenism and an invaluable guide to the literature.-North American Religion
This volume will become an inescapable resource in approaching that literature. The 23rd volume in the bibliographies and indexes in religious studies series, by an internationally recognized ecumenical scholar, it is a significant reference work and one which includes theological reflection as well.-The Ecomenical Review
"All in all, a necessary purchase for theological libraries and a worthy purchase for any library supporting research in religion."-Choice
"This is truly an impressive bibliographical resource. I am confident that it will emerge as a standard in the field. Its judicious annotations on each of the 1385 items included make it a truly impressive overview of ecumenism and an invaluable guide to the literature."-North American Religion
"This volume will become an inescapable resource in approaching that literature. The 23rd volume in the bibliographies and indexes in religious studies series, by an internationally recognized ecumenical scholar, it is a significant reference work and one which includes theological reflection as well."-The Ecomenical Review

Author Bio

MICHAEL A. FAHEY, S.J., is Dean and Professor in the Faculty of Theology, University of St. Michael's College, Toronto. He has served for over twenty years on the Orthodox/Roman Catholic Consultation in the United States and is a consultant to the Anglican Church of Canada. He is past president of the Catholic Theological Society of America and has authored several books. His articles have appeared in Theological Studies, Anglican Theological Review, Ecumenism, and the Journal of Ecumenical Studies.