BOOK REVIEWS

Book reviewed in this article: Adrian Hastings, The Theology of a Protestant Catholic Daphne Hampson, Theology and Feminism Peter Schüttke-Scherle, From Contextual to Ecumenical Theology? A Dialogue between Minjung Theology and “Theology after Auschwitz” Douglas John Hall, Thinking the Faith: Christian Theology in a North American Context     

Reviews

Books reviewed:
Andrew Burges, The Ascension in Karl Barth. Reviewed by Douglas Farrow
Donna Bowman, The Divine Decision: A Process Doctrine of Election. Reviewed by David Guretzki
John Goldingay, Old Testament Theology: Israel's Gospel. Reviewed by Christopher R. Seitz
Donald K. McKim, ed., The Cambridge Companion to John Calvin. Reviewed by Victor Shepherd
Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen, Christology, a Global Introduction: An Ecumenical, International, and Contextual Perspective. Reviewed by Paul Cumin
Daniel Deme, The Christology of Anselm of Canterbury. Reviewed by Timothy Harvie     

Book Reviews

Book reviewed in this article: Gerard Kelly, Recognition. Advancing Ecumenical Thinking. Peter Neuner, Ökumenische Theologie: Die Suche nach der Einheit der christlichen Kirchen. Ronald Cole-Turner, Human Cloning: Religious Responses Peter Wyatt, Jesus Christ and Creation in the Theology of John Calvin     

REVIEW

Book reviewed in this article: Church of Churches. The Ecclesiology of Communion, by J.-M.R. Tillard, O.P.tr the Church, Community of Salvation. An Ecumenical Ecclesdiology (New Theology Studies 1) by George H.Tavard. Rome and the Eastern Churches. A study in schism, by Aidan Nichols, O.P. Liberating Reformed theology: A South African Contribution to en Ecumencial Debate, by John W.de Gruchy, Grand Rapids Persons, Divine and Human, eds. Chridtoph Schwobel and Colin E.Gunton     

Book Reviews

Book reviewed in this article: The Trial OF Beyers Naudé: Christian Witness AND THE Rule OF Law, edited by the Der überholte Marx, by Walther Bienert Karl Barths Tauflehre, by Richard Schlüter Evangelischer Erwachsenen Katechismus: Kursbuch DES Glaubens, edited by Werner Jentsch, Harmut Jetter, Manfred Kiessig and Horst Keller The Common Catechism: A Christian Book OF Faith, edited by Johannes Feiner and Lukas Vischer The Ecumenical World OF Orthodox Civilization: Russia AND Orthodoxy Christian Ethics FOR Black Theology, by Major J. Jones La Cage DES Chrétiens, by Bruno Bürki. Yaoundé Cyprian OF Carthage AND THE Unity OF THE Christian Church, by Peter Hinchliff The Hindu Response TO THE Unbound Christ, by S. J. Samartha Gott IN Japan, edited by Yagi Sehchi and Ulrich Luz Entwicklung IM Paradies, by Ulrich Beyer A Theology OF THE Old Testament, by John L. McKenzie Papsttum UND Petrusdienst, by Heinrich Stirnimann and Lukas Vischer     

Ecclesiology and Ethics: A Critical Self‐Reflection1

This contribution is based on the welcoming remarks of the Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba, the Chancellor of the University of the Western Cape, who opened the conference on “Ecclesiology and Ethics: The State of Ecumenical Theology in Africa,” hosted by the Department of Religion and Theology and the Desmond Tutu Centre for Spirituality, held at the University of the Western Cape on 3–5 June 2015. It is included here in the form in which it was presented at that conference.     

Book Reviews

Book reviewed in this article: Jeffrey VanderWilt, A Church without Borders: The Eucharist and the Church in Ecumenical Perspective Charles Miller, The Gift of the World. An Introduction to the Theology of Dimitru Staniloe Musa W. Dube, ed., Other Ways of Reading: African Women and the Bible Adrian Hastings, Oliver Tomkins: The Ecumenical Enterprise, 1908–92     

Book Reviews

Book reviewed in this article: Seiichi Yagi, Shukyo to wa Nanika (What Is Religion?) Margaret O'Gara, The Ecumenical Gift Exchange Seraphim Sigrist, Theology of Wonder     

REVIEWS

Toward a Theology of Nature: Essays on Science and Faith, Wolfhart Pannenberg Rapture Encaged: The Suppression of the Feminine in Western Culture, Ruth Anthony El Saffar A History of Israelite Religion in the Old Testament Period, Rainer Albertz Jesus and Faith: A Conversation on the Work of John Dominic Crossan, Jeffrey Carlson and Robert A. Ludwig (eds) Word and Spirit at Play: Toward a Charismatic Theology, Jean-Jacques Suurmond The Nature of Knowledge: Concerning Adaptations, Instincts and the Evolution of Intelligence, Henry Plotkin Animal Theology, Andrew Linzey Mysterious Apocalypse: Interpreting the Book of Revelation, A.W. Wainwright The Book of Revelation (New Testament Guide), J.M. Court The Climax of Prophecy: Studies in the Book of Revelation, R. Bauckham, T. & T. Clark Las Casas: In Search of the Poor of Jesus Christ, Gustavo Gutierrez Confusions in Christian Social Ethics: Problems for Geneva and Rome, Ronald H. Preston Spirituality in Ecumenical Perspective, E. Glenn Hinson (ed.) Who Do You Say That I Am? Introduction to Christology, Jacques Dupuis Islam: A Challenge for Christianity (Concilium 1994/3), Hans Kiing and Jiirgen Moltmann (eds)     

Book Reviews

Book reviewed in this article: Justice in an Unjust World: Foundations for a Christian Approach to Justice, by Karen Lebacqz. Christian Spirituality: Origins to the Twelfth Century, eds Bernard McGinn, John Meyendorff and Jean Leclercq. Common Ground: Christianity, African Religions and Philosophy (American University Studies Series VII Theology and Religion, Vol. 25), by Emmanuel K. Twesigye. Quest for Belonging: Introduction to a Study of African Independent Churches, by Inus Daneel. African Church Historiography: an Ecumenical Perspective, edited by Ogbu U. Kalu. Die Rückkehr zur Weisheit. Philosophie angesichts des Abgrunds, by Milan Machovec.     

Book Reviews

Book reviewed in this article: Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh, The Living Body of Christ Owen F. Cummings, Canterbury Cousins: The Eucharist in Contemporary Anglican Theology Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza, The Power of the Word: Scripture and the Rhetoric of Empire Manuel Quintero Pérez and Carlos Sintado, Pasión y compromiso con el Reino de Dios: El testimonio ecuménico de Emilio Castro [Passion and commitment to the Kingdom of God: the ecumenical testimony of Emilio Castro] Dagmar Heller, Christina Kayales, Barbara Rudolph, Gert Rüppell, Heinrich Schäfer, eds, Mache Dich Auf und werde licht!, Arise, Shine! Ecumenical Visions in Times of Change Anthony R. Cross, editor, Ecumenism and History: Studies in Honor of John H. Y. Briggs, Studies in Christian History and Thought     

Book Reviews

Book reviewed in this article: Pastoral Counseling in Inter-Cultural Perspective, by Emmanuel Yartekwei Lartey. Household of Freedom: Authority in Feminist Theology, by Letty M. Russell. Risking Christ for Christ's Sake: Towards an Ecumenical Theology of Pluralism, by M.M. Thomas. History of the Ecumenical Movement, by Vasil Istavridis. Islamic Experience in Contemporary Thought, by Syed Vahiduddin. Ami de Dieu et Notre Ami: El Hadj Boubacar G. Sakho, by Gwenolé Jeusset and Raymond Deniel.     

Book Reviews

Book reviewed in this article: A Vision for Man . Essays on Faith , Theology And Society , ed. Samuel Amirtham. einführung in die Theologie der Religionen , by H. Bürkle . Church And State : Opening A New Ecumenical Discussion . Christians or Capitalists , by Cosmas Desmond . The Orthodox Church in the Ecumenical Movement , ed. Constantin Patelos. Das Herrenmahl , ed. Gemeinsame Römisch-Katholische/Evangelisch-Lutherische Kommission. Nairobi : A Joke, a Junket, or a Journey ? by J. H. Jackson.     

Book Reviews

Book reviewed in this article: Kaisamari Hintikka, The Romanian Orthodox Church and the WCC: 1961–1977 Eugene M. Skibbe, A Quiet Reformer: An Introduction to Edmund Schlink's Life and Ecumenical Theology. From a Gospel Voice in Nazi Germany to a New Vision of Christian Unity Gavin D'Costa, The Meeting of Religions and the Trinity     

Book Reviews

Book reviewed in this article: Discovering an Australian Theology, Peter Malone (co-ordinator). Theology for the Third Millennium: an Ecumenical View, by Hans Küng. Le ministère de la femme dans l'Eglise, by Elisabeth Behr-Sigel. Western Colonialism in Asia and Christianity, ed. M.D. David. Creating a Just Future, by Jurgen Moltmann.     

REVIEWS

Book reviewed in this article:
Stephen Sykes: The Identity of Christianity: Theologians and the Essence of Christianity from Schleiermacher to Barth.
Form and Vitality in the World and God: A Christian Perspective. By Trevor Williams
Marc H. Ellis, Toward A Jewish Theology of Liberation
Theology, Church and Ministry , by John Macquarrie
THE AUTHORITY OF A BISHOP by John Halliburton     

REVIEWS

Book reviewed in this article:
Remembering the Christian Past by Robert L. Wilken
Exbodying Forgiveness: A Theological Analysis by L. Gregory Jones
Boundaries of Our Habitations: Tradition and Theological Construction by Delwin Brown
Theological Essays II by Eberhard Jüngel, ed. John Webster, trans. Arnold Neufeldt-Fast and John Webster (Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark, 1994); and, The Possibilities of Theology: Studies in the Theology of Eberhard Jüngel in his Sixtieth Year , ed. John Webster     

Short Notices

Books reviewed in this article: Jonardon Ganeri, Philosophy in Classical India Joseph Epes Brown with Emily Cousins, Teaching Spirits: Understanding Native American Religious Traditions Cyril S. Rodd, Glimpses of a Strange Land: Studies in Old Testament Ethics Chris Rowland and John Vincent (eds), Bible and Practice Robert Cummings Neville, Symbols of Jesus: A Christology of Symbolic Engagement David Batson, The Treasure Chest of the Early Christians: Faith, Care and Community from the Apostolic Age to Constantine the Great Florent Gaboriau, The Conversion of Edith Stein Peter C. Hodgson, Christian Faith: A Brief Introduction Michaela Davey, Mastering Theology Ray Billington, Religion Without God Daniel M. Bell, Liberation Theology After the End of History: The Refusal to Cease Suffering Kevin J. Vanhoozer (ed.), Nothing Greater, Nothing Better – Theological Essays on the Love of God Craig A. Carter, The Politics of the Cross: The Theology and Social Ethics of John Howard Yoder Andrew Shanks, ‘What Is Truth?’: Towards a Theological Poetics Richard Madsen, William M. Sullivan, Ann Swidler and Steven M. Tipton (eds), Meaning and Modernity: Religion, Polity and Self Alister E. McGrath, The Future of Christianity Stephen H. Webb, Good Eating Mark D. Jordan, The Ethics of Sex Eugene F. Rogers, Jr (ed.), Theology and Sexuality: Classic and Contemporary Readings Philip L. Culbertson (ed.), The Spirituality of Men: Sixteen Christians Write About their Faith Lothar Bauerochse, Learning to Live Together: Interchurch Partnerships as Ecumenical Communities of Learning Wade Clark Roof, Spiritual Marketplace: Baby–boomers and the Remaking of American Religion William A. Dyrness, Visual Faith: Art, Theology, and Worship in Dialogue B. P. Vysheslavtsev, The Eternal in Russian Philosophy Andrew Purves, Pastoral Theology in the Classical Tradition Fraser Watts, Rebecca Nye and Sara Savage, Psychology for Christian Ministry Diane Jonte–Pace, Speaking the Unspeakable: Religion, Misogyny, and the Uncanny Mother in Freud’s Cultural Texts     

REVIEWS

Book reviewed in this article:
On Human Dignity: Political Theology and Ethics by Jürgen Moltmann
Nineteenth Century Religious Thought in the West Edited by Ninian Smart, John Clayton, Patrick Sherry and Steven Katz
Theological Dialogue between Orthodox and Reformed Churches Edited by T. F. Torrance
A Black Theology of Liberation by James H. Cone
Theology and Religious Pluralism: the Challenge of Other Religions by Gavin D'Costa
Theology and the Problem of Evil by Kenneth Surin     

REVIEWS

Book reviewed in this article:
Christ and the Spirit. Spirit Christology in Trinitarian Perspective by Ralph Del Colle
Winds of the Spirit: A Constructive Christian Theology , Peter C. Hodson
The Eucharist Makes the Church: Henri de Lubac and John Zizioulas in Dialogue by Paul McPartlan
Changing the Subject: Women's Discourses and Feminist Theology by Mary McClintock Fulkerson
Plurality and Christian Ethics , by Ian S. Markham
The Fall to Violence: Original Sin in Relational Theology by Marjorie Hewitt Suchocki
Religion and Revelation: A Theology of Revelation in the World's Religions by Keith Ward
Power & Chrristian Ethics by James P. Mackey
Mystical Languages of Unsaying by Michael A. Sells
Narratives of a Vulnerable God: Christ, Theology, and Scripture by William C. Placher