Nicene Christianity: The Future for a New Ecumenism

by Christopher R. Seitz

Publisher:

Brazos

, 2002

Overview

Nicene Christianity presents some of the world’s premier theologians in an exploration and exposition of the Nicene Creed and explores the practical implications of confessing the Creed as Christians, then and now.

Key Features

• Shares, through its various sponsoring organization and authors, a set of convictions about the nature of the church and about the place of theology within the life of the church
• Holds Nicene Christianity as the basis of a new ecumenism because it anchors the church in those beliefs and practices without which the church can preserve its unity in Christ nor its identity as Christian
• Seeks to hold up a form of elief and life that is rooted in the creed and practice of Nicene Christianity

Contents

• Introduction --Philip Turner
• “I believe in One God, the Father Almighty . . . Maker of Heaven and Earth, and of all things visible and invisible” --Christopher Seitz
• “And in one Lord Jesus Christ . . . begotten not made” --Colin Gunton
• “Being of One Substance with the Father” --Alan Torrance
• Creed and Contemporary Culture --Elaine Storkey
• “By whom all things were made” --Augustine DiNoia
• “Who for us men and for our salvation . . . and was made man” --Robert Jenson
• “And was crucified . . . and was buried.” --David Yeago
• “And on the third day he rose again” --Carl Braaten
• Creed and Christian Public Speech --John Webster
• “And ascended into heaven . . . whose kingdom shall have no end” --Douglas Farrow
• “And I believe in the Holy Ghost . . . who proceedeth from the Father (and the Son)” --Thomas Smail
• “Who with the Father . . . who spake by the prophets” --Kathryn Greene-McCreight
• “And I believe in one Holy . . . Church” --William Abraham
• Creed and Christian Doctrine --Trevor Hart
• “I acknowledge one baptism” --Susan Wood
• “And I look for the resurrection . . .” --Vigen Guroian
• Creed and a New Ecumenism --Ephraim Radner

Praise for Nicene Christianity

The essays in this volume by some of the world's premier theologians explore the ecumenical and practical implications of confessing the Creed as Christians, in the ancient world, and in today's postmodern context. The authors represent almost all the major traditions. None of them wishes to leave the tradition that has provided nurture in Christ, but all of them recognize among themselves a unity that lies deeper than these denominational badges. They argue that if the creed that united Nicene Christianity could once more shape and unify the mind and heart of the church, there might indeed be a future for a new ecumenism.

Ecumenism

Exploring ecumenical and practical considerations with regard to the Nicene Creed in the modern day, Nicene Christianity is a fascinating, informative read, and a welcome, recommended addition to Christian Studies supplemental reading lists and academic reference shelves.

The Midwest Book Review

This book brings together mainline Protestant, evangelical, and Catholic writers who agree that the Nicene creed provides helpful resources for church identity and unity in the postmodern world. . . . A coherent and nuanced argument directed toward the renewal of classical orthodoxy. The essays are accessible and would be appropriate for scholars of historical theology ranging from upper level undergraduates to seminarians and graduate students. Because many of the essays include analysis of the circumstances surrounding the formulation of the Nicene creed, especially the Arian controversy, the book may also be relevant to some church history courses.

Gerald Biesecker-Mast, Religious Studies Review

Product Details

• Title: Nicene Christianity: The Future for a New Ecumenism
• Author: Christopher R. Seitz
• Publisher: Brazos
• Print Publication Date: 2002
• Pages: 240
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• ISBNs: 9781587430213, 1587430215
• Resource ID: LLS:NCNCHRSTNTY
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-12-08T18:43:45Z

About Christopher R. Seitz

Christopher R. Seitz is an ordained Episcopal Priest and has served parishes in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Germany and Scotland. He is also the President of the Anglican Communion Institute and has been involved in recent work on behalf of Communion life. He is the editor of Studies in Theological Interpretation and is on the Advisory Board of the Scripture and Hermeneutics Consultation. He has supervised numerous PhD students and has published over a dozen books on the interpretation of Old and New Testaments, and in the area of theological hermeneutics. He will serve as Sunday evening preacher at St Matthew’s Anglican Church in the Riverdale area of Toronto.