Engrafted into Christ
A Critique of the Joint Declaration
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Beschreibung
Catholics and Lutherans signed the Joint Declaration on Justification in 1999. This ecumenical agreement claims to resolve all church-dividing differences on justification without requiring doctrinal revision, a claim that Engrafted into Christ challenges with a twofold thesis. First, the historic disagreement over justification was substantial; thus, doctrinal revision is a sine qua non condition of rapprochement. Second, portions of the Declaration appear irreconcilable with Catholicism. A concluding series of original reflections illustrates the intelligibility of Catholic teaching, identifies a self-destructive element in «sola fide», and challenges structural elements of Lutheran theology. Experts as well as educated laypersons will be interested in this book.
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Christopher R. Malloy
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anthropology Catholic Christ Critique Declaration Engrafted into Joint Justification Lutherische Theologie Rechtfertigungslehre sanctification tridentine
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«In this brilliant contribution to the dialogue between Catholics and Lutherans, Christopher J. Malloy subjects the 1999 Joint Declaration on Justification to a rigorous historical and theological analysis that exposes deep and important differences in Lutheran and Catholic conceptions of justifying grace. This Catholic author exhibits a highly refined appreciation for the logic of the Lutheran conception, at the same time that he uncovers what he considers to be a critical flaw in this conception. Engrafted into Christ is indispensable reading for anyone who cares about the history and prospects of Catholic-Lutheran dialogue.» (J. A. Di Noia, O.P., Former Professor, Dominican House of Studies)
«Christopher J. Malloy provides an important and challenging contribution toward understanding the differences between the Catholic and Lutheran doctrines and theologies of justification. The differences are carefully and wisely studied, with openness to further questions and corrections. This book exemplifies a genuine ecumenism that can only flourish in mutual dedication to serious scholarship, truth, and wisdom.» (Fr. Matthew L. Lamb, Professor of Theology, Ave Maria University, Naples, Florida)
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