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Zusatztext ‘In her very informative and challenging study, Hietamäki brings together for the first time on the one hand a thorough analysis of three long-time bilateral dialogues asking how they understand "consensus" or "agreement" and how they attempt to achieve them, and, on the other hand, an analysis of theoretical reflections on "consensus" in contemporary philosophy and theology. Thus she is able to raise important questions in a fresh way, to identify weaknesses and strengths, conceptual and methodological shortcomings or achievements in particular approaches. Ecumenical theology and work should take this study seriously, even if one does not agree with all of its findings.' - Theodor Dieter, Institute for Ecumenical Research, Strasbourg, France Informationen zum Autor Minna Hietamäki received her PhD from the University of Helsinki, Finland, where she currently teaches. Vorwort In recent bilateral ecumenical dialogue the aim of the dialogue has been to reach some form of doctrinal consensus. Zusammenfassung In recent bilateral ecumenical dialogue the aim of the dialogue has been to reach some form of doctrinal consensus. The three major chapters of the book discuss the variety of forms of doctrinal consensus found in ecumenical dialogues among Anglicans, Lutherans and Roman Catholics. In general, the dialogue documents argue for agreement/consensus based on commonality or compatibility. Each of the three dialogue processes has specific characteristics and formulates its argument in a unique way. The Lutheran-Roman Catholic dialogue has a particular interest in hermeneutical questions and proposes various forms of "differentiated" or perspectival forms of consensus. The Anglican-Roman Catholic dialogue emphasises the correctness of interpretations. The documents consciously look towards a "common future", not the separated past. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1. Consensus as an Ecumenical Challenge: Scope of the Concept and Relevance of the Study 2. Sources: Documents from Bilateral Dialogues 3. The Context and Scope of the Study II Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue 4. International Dialogue 5. National Dialogues: North America, Germany 6. Consensus with Difference III. Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue 7. International Dialogue ARCIC IV. Anglican-Lutheran Dialogue 8. International Dialogue 9. Episcopal-Lutheran Dialogue in the USA 10. Regional Dialogues: Meißen Statement, Porvoo Statement V. The Possibility of Consensuc: A Synthesis 11. Harvesting the Results: Consensus in Bilateral Dialogue 12. Consensus: An Unattainable Ideal or a Reachable Goal? The Continuing Debate Conclusion Bibliography ...
