an ecumenical perspective Kasper, Walter 1933- creator text bibliography Electronic books. nju Mahwah, New Jersey Paulist Press ©2016 2016 monographic eng

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1 online resource (vii, 43 pages) There are few historical figures in memory even after 500 years, friend or foe, who were as influential as Martin Luther. In the course of 500 years Martin Luther was viewed in many different ways: Luther as a reformer, Luther as a church father of Protestantism, Luther as a champion of reason and freedom, Luther as a brave German national hero, and many other images assigned to Luther. For Catholics, Luther has long been one of the heretics par excellence, and responsible for the split of the Western Church and its consequences-at least up until today. This thinking is now over. The Catholic Luther research in the twentieth century brought a significant shift in understanding Luther. Luther is now recognized for his insights and there is a more equitable judgment on the schism. There is now more of an understanding and ecumenical spirit. Cardinal Walter Kasper carefully presents these themes in his latest work, explores his understanding of Martin Luther and his contributions that could not be imagined 500 years ago, but are now in the forefront of a new ecumenical spirit. Various chapters in this book speak of the end of the confessional age, Luther in the spirit on modern times, ecumenical discovery of catholicity, and an ecumenism of charity. The many portraits of Luther and Luther the stranger -- A transitional period of decline and new beginnings -- Luther's concern : the evangelical renewal of Christianity -- The beginning of the age of denominations and its end -- Luther and the spirit of the modern era -- The ecumenical age as the rediscovery of catholicity -- Martin Luther's ecumenical relevance -- An ecumenism of mercy : the outlook. Walter Kasper ; translated by William Madges. Translation of: Martin Luther : eine ökumenische Perspektive. Includes bibliographical references. Luther, Martin 1483-1546 Criticism and interpretation Luther, Martin 1483-1546 RELIGION / Christian Theology / Systematic RELIGION / Christianity / General BR332.5 230.41092 (OCoLC)951507096 9781587686924 1587686929 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1454954 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1454954 YDX 170125 20200709060530.0 ocn969886321 eng