One of America's leading theologians defines the basic functions of the Church, assesses its mission on Earth,
and explores its many different roles in the lives of believers.
Table of Contents
Introduction to the 2002 Edition
Introduction
p. 1
The Use of Models in Ecclesiology
p. 7
The Church as Institution
p. 26
The Church as Mystical Communion
p. 39
The Church as Sacrament
p. 55
The Church as Herald
p. 68
The Church as Servant
p. 81
The Church and Eschatology
p. 95
The True Church
p. 114
The Church and the Churches
p. 130
Ecclesiology and Ministry
p. 152
The Church and Revelation
p. 167
The Evaluation of Models
p. 181
The Church: Community of Disciples
p. 195
The Ecclesiology of John Paul II
p. 219
Notes
p. 243
Index
p. 263
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