Editorial RES 1/2015

<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> With a view to the theme of Church renewal, this article explores the role of a wellknown and popular phrase in the Reformed tradition within Protestantism, i.e. ecclesia reformata semper reformanda (‘the reformed Church should always be reformed’). Is this a helpful slogan when considering the pros and cons, the possibilities and the limitations of Church renewal? First, the historical background of this phrase is described: it is rooted in the Dutch Reformed tradition, and only in the twentieth century was it widely recognized in Reformed circles. Against this background the hermeneutical problem, linked with the principle of sola Scriptura, is presented, and put into an ecumenical perspective: the Church as grounded in the gospel. Finally, the article focuses on Church polity as an important field of renewal, taking into account Karl Barth’s interpretation of this phrase. From this perspective, a balanced and ecumenical approach of Church renewal is possible.</abstract>

‘Ecclesia Reformata Semper Reformanda’ Church Renewal from a Reformed Perspective

<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> The study focuses on the historical dogmatical analysis of the three waves of spiritual renewal which started in the early twentieth century and affected most Christian denominations by focusing on the manifestation of the spiritual gifts. The author will identify the major historical dogmatical influences of the Pentecostal-Charismatic movement, the characteristics and the leaders of the movement, as well as the directions of development on the personal and on the community level.</abstract>

The Three Waves of Spiritual Renewal of the Pentecostal-Charismatic Movement

<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> What does renewal mean in the context of the planting of the Free Evangelical Church in 1854? Heiser argues that the renewal draws upon a constructed ideal of the New Testament church. This ideal is used as an overall concept of renewal. In a setting of political and cultural change due to the industrial era combined with the movement of the Evangelical Brethren Society and influenced by the „Réviel“ rises a model of a community with voluntary membership and congregational-Presbyterian structure. Some systematical views on the understanding of scripture, faith, baptism, Eucharist and ministry point to the still ongoing ecumenical changes of the movement.</abstract>

Kirchliche Erneuerung am Beispiel der Freien evangelischen Gemeinden

<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> This paper argues that precisely by focusing on the continuation of tradition, Old Catholic theology is able to arrive at theological renewal, especially in an intercultural manner and in ecumenical dialogue. As a case study, this paper considers the recent dialogue between the Union of Utrecht of Old Catholic Church and the Mar Thoma Syrian Church.</abstract>

Tradition as Renewal: An Old Catholic Perspective on Renewal in Church and Theology

<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This study is a synthesis of the author’s long-term pursuits which were completed by a doctoral thesis. He has a twofold objective: on the one hand, the first part of the study he will offer a brief review of the main names (respectively works) related to the renewal of Orthodox theology in the 20th century; on the other hand, for a better understanding of the sources of this direction of theological revival, in the second part he will analyse the idea of Sacred Tradition as ecclesial way of life. In the end, he will describe the contributions, in various theological chapters, by Orthodox neo-patristic theologians; he will also signal a series of adverse aspects.</abstract>

The Orthodox Neo-patristic Movements as Renewal of Contemporary Orthodox Theology: An Overview

<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> In a world where increasingly more voices from different geographical areas talk speak about equality between people, religions are called to uphold and preach human dignity and rights of all people, without taking account of race, sex or religion. In the interreligious dialog, the meetings between representatives of Christianity and Islam have multiplied considerably and they deal with themes analyzing preaching and defending human rights at all levels of life. From the preceding discussion it is clear that the human rights issue is quite sensitive, especially after the latest political, economic and social events that have shaken the world in which we live. After the period of time that the proclamation and recognition of global human rights were made as contained in the various international documents, it was passed into a new phase where the followers of different religions should work together for human dignity and human rights.</abstract>

Human Rights in Orthodoxy and Islam A Comparative Approach

The Church: Towards a Common Vision Faith and Order and the Renewal of the Churches

Neues Studienangebot ab 2015: Ökumene-Semester Hermannstadt

Book Reviews. Christoph Klein, Kirche mit anderen. Bemühung um die Ökumene in Rumänien, (Kirche – Konfession – Religion Band 63), V&amp;R Unipress, Göttingen, 2014, 227 p.

Book Reviews. Zaur Gasimov und Carl Antonius Lemke Duque (Hg.), Oswald Spengler als europäisches Phänomen. Der Transfer der Kultur- und Geschichtsmorphologie im Europa der Zwischenkriegszeit 1919-1939, Vandenhoeck &amp; Ruprecht Verlag, Göttingen 2013, 327 S.

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