Miroslav Volf is director of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture and the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School. His other books include Exclusion and Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation.
Interpretation
"In this substantial volume, Volf explores the relationship between
trinitarian theologies and their corresponding ecclesiologies. His
thesis is that a Free Church trinitarian ecclesiology is not only
dogmatically defensible but in certain social situations may prove
to be superior to other ecclesiologies. . . . A careful theology
with broad ecumenical interests, Volf's exposition of Ratzinger and
Zizioulas is exemplary, and his own constructive arguments make a
significant contribution to contemporary theology." Modern
Theology
"This book richly deserves to be read beyond purely academic
circles. By reformulating Free Church ecclesiology, Volf offers
anyone interested in ecumenical dialogue a new touchstone for
understanding many of those traditions that continue to be excluded
(and to exclude themselves) from ecumenical discussions."
Theological Studies
"Creative, original, and compelling in its organization and logic.
Volf's study deals with a number of areas that still need further
critical reflection not only in Orthodox and Catholic
ecclesiologies, but also in those of the Free Churches." Anglican
Theological Review
"One of the most important contributions made to the study of
ecclesiology, not only within Protestant theology where good
ecclesiology is often scarce, but also in the field of the
ecumenical study of the Church." Journal of Ecumenical Studies
"Volf offers a significant contribution to the debate from a
free-church point of view, grounded in biblical and patristic
research, but taking account of the ecumenical studies and
contemporary systematic contributions of Moltmann and Pannenberg,
especially their eschatological orientations. The author's own
background, in both the Croatian context where Catholic and
Orthodox churches dominate and working within the evangelical
scholarly community, gives his research and ecumenical breadth and
uniqueness of point of view that makes its contribution to the
discussion particularly important." Currents in Theology and
Mission
"The doctrine of the church has recently been gaining momentum due
to the ecumenical movement and the church's attempt to understand
her role in a secular society. Volf's book is a welcome
contribution to the discussion. It is highly readable and should be
studied by pastors, professors, and seminary students."
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