The World Council of Churches

Authors

Gilbert A. Thiele, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

5-1-1956

Document Type

Article

Keywords

world council of churches, faith, and order, lausanne, edinburgh, unity, life and work, ecumenical, christian, episcopal, sacraments

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The World Council of Churches represents the confluence of previous ecumenical movements. The two most important streams of activity that merged in this broader and deeper endeavor are the Faith and Order Movement (Conference) and the Life and Work Conference. Each of these deserves our attention.

Disciplines

History of Christianity

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Thiele, Gilbert A. (1956) "The World Council of Churches," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 27, Article 27.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol27/iss1/27