
Explorations in Analytic Ecclesiology
That They May be One
Joshua Cockayne(Author)
Oxford University Press
Published on 6. October 2022
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-0-19-284460-6 (ISBN)
Description
Explorations in Analytic Ecclesiology proposes an account of the nature and practice of the Church that draws from work in contemporary analytic social metaphysics, social epistemology, and social ethics. In the first book-length study of ecclesiology in analytic theology, Joshua Cockayne offers a vision of the Church, according to which the Church is united as the body of Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit, despite the apparent diversity of the Church in its gathered, particular forms. This account of the oneness of the Church in and through the work of the persons of the Trinity is then applied to explore the nature of baptism, the eucharist, and liturgy.
Reviews / Votes
It is written in a particularly accessible style, not only syntactically but also in respect of the popular references on which it draws (for example, Ratatouille and the Marvel Cinematic Universe). This is an important book both for those interested in ecclesiology and for analyticians generally. * Paul S. Scott, Independent Researcher, Dumfries, UK * Not only should Explorations in Analytic Ecclesiology serve as a foothold for discussions of ecclesiology within analytic theology and provide content for fruitful dialogue on the sacraments discussed, but it also shows how one can tease out the implications of analytic theological discourse for how one should act and operate within the Church. This volume is thus of extreme importance, both in terms of its content and its methodology. * Harvey Cawdron, Heythrop Journal *More details
Series
Edition
1
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 163 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
522 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-284460-6 (9780192844606)
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Person
Joshua Cockayne is an honorary lecturer in the School of Divinity at the University of St Andrews, a tutor at Westminster College of Theology, and vicar at Holy Trinity Boar Lane Church in Leeds. He was previously a lecturer at the Logos Institute for Analytic and Exegetical Theology. Joshua's research focuses on spirituality, liturgy, and ecclesiology.
Author
Honorary Lecturer, School of Divinity, University of St Andrews; Tutor, Westminster Theological College; VicarHonorary Lecturer, School of Divinity, University of St Andrews; Tutor, Westminster Theological College; Vicar, Holy Trinity Boar Lane, Leeds
Content
- Preface
- 1: That They May be One: The Individual and the Community of the Church
- 2: One Spirit: The Church as a Group Agent
- 3: One Lord Jesus Christ: The Church as the Socially Extended Body of Christ
- 4: One Baptism: Group Membership and Rites of Initiation
- 5: One Bread, One Cup: The Eucharist as a Sacrament of Unity
- 6: Acting as One: Liturgy and Group Action
- 7: One Purpose: Extensive Liturgy and Protest
- Epilogue