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Document Details : Title: The Lutheran/Roman-Catholic Dialogue Subtitle: Achievements and Challenges Author(s): DIETER, Theodor Journal: Louvain Studies Volume: 33 Issue: 1-2 Date: 2008 Pages: 74-86 DOI: 10.2143/LS.33.1.2034337 Abstract : This article assesses the achievements and challenges of the international Lutheran-Catholic dialogue which culminated in the publication of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification by the Lutheran World Federation and the Roman Catholic Church in 1999. While the focus is clearly on the international Lutheran-Catholic dialogue, it also points to the national dialogues: the many valuable contributions of the American dialogue, the work of the Groupe des Dombes in France, and various German projects including 'The Condemnations of the Reformation Era – Do they still divide?' and 'Communio Sanctorum.' Significantly, the article attempts to respond to the challenge for doctrinal ecumenism presented by the newly developing interest in spiritual ecumenism. It concludes by frankly exploring the framework for ongoing dialogue between Lutherans and Catholics in light of recent controversial documents. |
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