A Guide to the Church

It's Origin and Nature, It's Mission and Ministries

The author, a Catholic priest and theologian, is sensitive to the ecumenical dimension of these themes, and thus considers the witness of the entire Christian tradition, Protestant and Orthodox as well as Catholic. The origin and development of the Church’s historic ministries of bishop, priest, deacon, religious orders and lay ministry are set forth. There are also chapters on the history and theology of Church/State relations, the Church’s relationship to the kingdom of God and other religions, the concept of the Church as a communion, and such disputed questions as the origin of the Church, and the history of women and ministry among others. Each chapter concludes with suggestions for further reading. 

Isbn / Product Code - 9780818912559

Dimensions - 14x2.3x21.5cm

Printed Pages - 442 pages

Format - Paperback

Year Of Publication - 2008

Publisher - St Pauls

Author - Lawrence B. Porter