{"product_id":"malines-continuing-the-conversations-paperback","title":"Malines: Continuing the Conversations - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Pott\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eJames Hawkey\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eKeith Pecklers\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Malines Conversations are often described as a precursor to the theological dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion initiated after the Second Vatican Council. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe fruit of a friendship between a French priest and an English aristocrat, Cardinal Mercier's initial invitation in 1921 to a group of thinkers from both communions led to several rounds of discussion focused on issues that have long divided Catholics and Anglicans. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince 2013, an informal and international group of Anglican and Catholic friends, known as the Malines Conversations Group, has been meeting annually for discussion and fellowship. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis volume represents the fruit of some of these conversations. The informal nature of the group allows for wide-ranging interrogation of diverse topics. The discussions acted as a kind of theological laboratory, enabling us to explore afresh some of the issues at stake both between and within our churches. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis volume of essays includes contributions from sacramental theologians, liturgists, ecclesiologists, historians and philosophers. Most are actively involved in Christian ministry. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInterspersed throughout are very short reflections from other theologians and Church leaders who have participated in the conversations as guests over the last decade. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the words of Rowan Williams' epilogue, the hope and prayer of the contributors is that 'this celebration and exploration of the heritage of Malines [might] give us again the grace of being surprised by the gift of Catholic communion.'\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.53 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 13, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42745225609279,"sku":"9780281090358","price":29.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/99e805e22cf573b09ba523b2e4fe50ce.webp?v=1765171207","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/malines-continuing-the-conversations-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}