Visible Unity - by Josiah Baker (Hardcover)

About the Book

A Visible Unity is a study in systematic theology on the practices of the ecumenical movement, demonstrating how the sharing of practices between churches reconciles their ecclesiological differences. Josiah Baker makes his argument by studying the career and writings of Pente...

Book Synopsis

A Visible Unity is a study in systematic theology on the practices of the ecumenical movement, demonstrating how the sharing of practices between churches reconciles their ecclesiological differences. Josiah Baker makes his argument by studying the career and writings of Pentecostal ecumenist Cecil Robeck.

Review Quotes

Josiah Baker's A Visible Unity puts to rest any notion that the modern ecumenical movement is over. It also helps establish Robeck as one of the most important figures over the past half-century in the effort to realize the visible unity of the Church on earth. Robeck's contributions to ecumenical methodology and ecclesiology, shaped by his Pentecostal identity and in dialogue with others, are explored in considerable depth. The result is an abundance of new insights regarding both the unity and mission of the Church.

People interested in ecumenism will find this to be a unique and helpful study that takes the reader on a step-by-step journey through the work of ecumenists.

Probing and pertinent, this book presents Pentecostal ecclesiology as it unfolded over the decades of Dr. Mel Robeck's pioneering ecumenical work. Baker's scholarship, especially his focus on the interplay of ecumenical method and ecclesiological convergence, will engage anyone seeking fresh insights in the search for Christian unity.

About the Author

Josiah Baker, PhD, is secretary of the North American Academy of Ecumenists and co-leader of the Ecumenical Studies Interest Group of the Society for Pentecostal Studies.