Hans Kung THE CHURCH Hardcover (1967) HC DJ History of Religion Catholic Book 1

Description: Very good condition Please check all pictures thoroughly Fast Shipping available after payment is confirmed Make offer, all offers will be considered Part of the profit will be donated to St Jude Children s Hospital As Hans Kng notes in his Preface, there is much talk nowadays about the Church in the secular world but not a corresponding awareness of what the Church is. To know this we have to know what the Church was originally, and on investigating this that the New Testament provides no doctrine we of the Church's essence that preceded her find initial form. From this it is concluded that essence and form cannot be separated, that the real essence of the real Church is ex- pressed in historical form. But essence and form are not identical, so impatience with the theological image of the Church-as we find it expressed today, for instance need not necessarily lead to departure from the institution. Hans Kng's systematic approach through history to the Church's origins, which he notes the various forms that it has taken since, uncovers for both Protemant and Roman Catholic some vital lessons about the community to which he belongs and about how Christian theologies might view and approach its future as a visible institu- tion. Jesus said he would be with mankind always. Instead of fearing that radical re- form will obscure his presence, we should pursue it in the interests of his promise, knowing that this promise is the guarantee of ultimate validity. In this spirit, and with his customary thoroughness, clarity and objectivity, Hans Kng reveals the essential ecclesiological threads that if grasped and understood will enable the Christian Churches to approach the future more confidently. Fundamentally he is concerned with the credibility of the Church in the modern world, and to this end he shows what is permanent and essential in it and what is historically conditioned. The four signs of the Church, unity, catholicity, sanctity and apostolicity, and its significance and struc- ture, especially with regard to ecclesiastical office, are examined in relation to the pres. ent, and in relation to the need for the re. conciliation of the Christian Churches. As such The Church is an important contribu. tion to the encounter between Christian theologies. This hardcover book titled "The Church" by Hans Kung is a fascinating read for those interested in the history of religion, particularly Catholicism. Published in 1967 by Sheed and Ward in New York, this original copy is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Featuring a dust jacket and special attributes such as hardcover binding, this book is a great addition to any collection. The language is in English and the author is Hans Kung, a renowned expert on religion. The book is not personalized and has not been modified in any way. The topic is about religion, specifically the history of the Catholic church in North America. This book is a great find for anyone interested in the history of religion and Catholicism.

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