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by Avery Dulles (Author) "THE DISCIPLINE OF COMPARATIVE ECCLESIOLOGY has for some years been practiced in ecumenical circles ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell; 2nd Revised edition edition (31 Jan 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0385133685
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385133685
  • Product Dimensions: 20.9 x 13.9 x 1.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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One of America's leading theologians defines the basic functions of the church while assessing its different roles in the lives of believers and in its mission on Earth.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking and Understandable, 5 May 2008
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For those of you who have an interest in theology, but have little formal training in the discipline, I am your reviewer. "Models of the Church" provides the general reader with a work which is thought provoking but, with some effort, understandable.

Cardinal Dulles begins this book with an outline of five models of the Church: Institution; Mystical Communion; Sacrament; Herald; and Servant. The Institution Model emphasizes the visible structure of the Church. The Mystical Union emphasizes its unity as the People of God joined together in Him. The Sacrament emphasizes the Church's role as a mediator of grace. As Herald, the Church proclaims the Word of God. As Servant, it exists to serve God's people. In each section the model is explained and the strengths and weaknesses are examined.

After explaining the models, Cardinal Dulles how each shape the view of the Church's relationship to Eschatology, other Churches, the Ministry, Revelation and the discernment of the True Church. He then wraps it all up in his model as the Church as the Community of Disciples.

I think that this book will help me understand the Church and its different aspects. As I contemplate the mystery of the Church, I will have some guidance in how to go about it. It can do the same for you.
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