The Augsburg Confession was intended to be a statement of common faith yet its recognition throughout Christendom has not become a reality. As the Confession's four hundred fiftieth anniversary is marked, new interest is focused upon its role in an ecumenical age.
In this book, distinguished international scholars engage in a stimulating discussion of the possibilities for Catholic recognition of the Augsburg Confession. Key points of debate and agreement are examined from both the Catholic and Lutheran point of view. The essays suggest a historic, concrete step toward a bilateral understanding of this statement of faith.
Those committed to the goal of ecumenical accord will appreciate this treatment of a major topic in the Lutheran-Catholic dialogue. The discussion provides new perspectives on the role and meaning of the Augsburg Confession.