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Problemy recepcji Dokumentu z Limy z perspektywy katolickiej
Problems of the reception of the Lima Document from the Catholic perspective

Author(s): Marcin Składanowski
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Wydział Teologii
Keywords: Lima Statement; BEM; doctrinal dialogue; reception; ecclesiology

Summary/Abstract: In the Year of Faith announced by Benedict XVI, while the ecumenical movement commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Lima Statement on “Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry”, the article aims to show the difficulties in the reception of the document. The first part presents the basic principles, by which the Catholic Church evaluates the Lima Document. The second part indicates some positive elements of the Lima Text. The third part is devoted to difficulties related to the doctrinal statements of the text. The last part presents the current status and possibilities for further theological work on the Lima Document.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 4 (59)
  • Page Range: 141-162
  • Page Count: 22
  • Language: Polish