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Jesus promised that the gates of hell would not prevail against his church - but what is his church? What makes the church - church?

An Introduction to Ecclesiology: Ecumenical, Historical & Global Perspectives offers an up-to-date survey/analysis of the major ecclesiastical traditions and their most influential theologians, as well as newer contextual approaches. 

In this volume, theologian & Fuller Seminary professor Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen  Draws on his international experience and research, & skillfully charts the varied terrain of Christian belief and practice

He provides an up-to-date survey and analysis of the major ecclesiological traditions, the most important theologians, and a number of contextual approaches that attempt to answer these essential questions.

Drawing on his international experience, global research and ecumenical awareness, Kärkkäinen presents an overview of both traditional and contemporary expressions of the Christian church. An Introduction to Ecclesiology will richly reward the student, pastor or layperson who is looking for a comprehensive and insightful overview of the unity and diversity of understandings and practices within the one church of Jesus Christ.