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Visser 't Hooft is, perhaps, the most distinguished figure in the modern ecumenical movement, emerging in the postwar decades as a pivotal figure. Under his leadership, the World Council of Churches was officially constituted in 1948 by 147 Protestant and Orthodox Catholic denominations, and the organization grew to include nearly 300 denominations in the following decades. Visser 't Hooft played a major role in the inclusion of churches from communist countries in the World Council, and he also sought to enlarge the role played by African, Asian, and Orthodox churches in the organization. He served as editor of the Ecumenical Review from 1948 to 1966. He was also the author of numerous books on the ecumenical movement and the nature and functions of the church

A biblical, theological, and ethical discussion of the Abrahamic religions commitment to universal peace from a primarily Christian perspective to sustain contemporary praxis. James E. Will is Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, USA

1. Introduction / Michael S. Northcott and Peter M. Scott -- 2. The Trinity / Timothy Gorringe -- 3. Christology / Niels Henrik Gregersen -- 4. Holy Spirit / Michael S. Northcott -- 5. Creation / Celia Deane-Drummond -- 6. Creatures / Rachel Muers -- 7. Humanity / Peter M. Scott -- 8. Sin and salvation / Neil Messer -- 9. Church / Tamara Grdzelidze -- 10. Eschatology / Stefan Skrimshire.

John Locke was one of history's greatest polymaths. In addition to writing books on philosophy and political science, he also wrote theological books. His best-known theological work is The Reasonableness of Christianity, a book credited as being a window into the theological thoughts of John Locke. Scholars have made arguments from the book about why Locke is partial to a particular sect or an admixture of a couple of them. This book argues, however, that scholars have not recognized that Locke's book was not intended to be a promulgation of his personal theology, but rather a program that most professed Christians could agree upon, particularly in the areas of eternal salvation and divine revelation.

"The ambivalent role of religions in contemporary conflicts has generated an increasing call for faith-based peacebuilding endeavours. In Pathways for Theology in Peacebuilding: Ecumenical Approaches to Just Peace, Sara Gehlin discusses the ways theology can provide essential resources for such peacebuilding pursuits. The pathways for theology in peacebuilding are investigated with regard to a recent faith-based peace endeavour, namely the creation of an international ecumenical declaration on just peace. In the book, Gehlin explores the meaning of a just peace from the perspectives of theological ethics, biblical interpretation, spirituality, and ecumenical vision. On the basis of this exploration, the book maps out theological resources for peace in our time"--