Routledge

Routledge

English

'This Reader is a valuable resource for all who are engaged in theological reflection on the contemporary Church. Bryan Stone has made a strategic intervention in Practical Theology by turning to the tradition as a means to inform practice in the present day. The Reader gathers together key resources and insights that will help to both contextualise and decontextualise assumptions and habitualized patterns of thinking that shape present day conversations around the future shape of the Church.' Peter Ward, King's College London, UK 'Any serious study of theology takes some reading of original sources. When it comes to ecclesiology, those sources, however, are scattered all over and not always easily accessible. This wonderful reader comes at an opportune time. Here finally is a comprehensive, almost encyclopedic, yet highly useful and user-friendly resource. Highly recommended.' Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen, Fuller Theological Seminary, USA and University of Helsinki, Finland ’...there is much of use here, and the book will be useful to many...’ Regent’s Reviews ’Ashgate’s recent reader makes an appreciated contribution to this often neglected discipline.’ Modern Believing