Faith, Hope, and Love: The Ecumenical Trio of Virtues
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Faith, Hope, and Love: The Ecumenical Trio of Virtues

Baylor University Press / 2014 / Paperback

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Title: Faith, Hope, and Love: The Ecumenical Trio of Virtues
By: Geoffrey Wainwright
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 72
Vendor: Baylor University Press
Publication Date: 2014
Dimensions: 7.00 X 5.00 (inches)
Weight: 2 pounds
ISBN: 1481300857
ISBN-13: 9781481300858
Stock No: WW300857

Publisher's Description

Faith, hope, and love: these words recall one of the most familiar passages in the entirety of the Christian Scriptures and represent three uniquely Christian virtues given by God to the Church. Geoffrey Wainwright explores the contemporary ecumenical potential of these historic Christian virtues. Faith, hope, and love are given to each Christian and are intended to be incorporated in the nature and life of every gathered Christian body.


Wainwright pairs each virtue with a practice instituted by Christ himself. Holy baptism teaches faith as an enacted confession. The Lord's Prayer invites petition as an address of hope. The Lord's Supper offers bread and wine as an embodiment of love. These historic practices orient all Christians backward in faith to the formative events of the cross and resurrection, forward in hope of the final consummation, and toward all others gathered around the shared meal. Wainwright insists that faith, hope, and love pave a path to unity for a historically divided Church.

Author Bio

Geoffrey Wainwright is Cushman Professor emeritus of Christian Theology at Duke University.

Editorial Reviews

Wainwright's volume is an essential read for all those committed to the unity of the body of Christ.

-- The Ecumenical Review

…Readers will find affirmation from Wainwright’s illuminating presentation and admonition from the careful way he presses the right questions with freshness, passion, and purpose.

-- Worship

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