Download or read book The Witness of Bartholomew I, Ecumenical Patriarch written by William G. Rusch and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume several theologians from different Christian traditions examine how Bartholomew I as Ecumenical Patriarch has influenced the contemporary European scene, the various dialogues between Orthodox churches and Reformed and Roman Catholic churches, the ongoing work of the World Council of Churches, and the modern ecumenical movement. These essays, largely from non-Orthodox authors, paint a portrait of the Ecumenical Patriarch that has been often overlooked in Western circles -- as a deeply Orthodox leader who wishes to relate Orthodoxy to the modern world and to have it make its contribution to the unity of Christians. Contributors: Anna Marie Aagaard Peter C. Bouteneff Gnther Gassmann Dale T. Irvin Ronald G. Roberson, CSP William G. Rusch Joseph D. Small Mary Tanner