Kimberly Hope Belcher: One Baptism--One Church?, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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"Over the centuries Christians have recognized the baptism of those outside their own ecclesial body, but the practices of receiving those who are already baptized from other groups proclaim social, theological, and ecclesial distinctions. How do contemporary practices reflect theological principles and historical development? One Baptism-One Church? demonstrates how the social context and organization of local communities leads to prioritizing inner coherence and security over theological principles"--