A Deeper Christian Faith

Many Christians today do not have the confidence to state the most important, commonly held beliefs and practices of historic Christian communities. The appearance of large-scale and fundamental inconsistencies between Christian groups remains an obstacle to Christian commitment for persons outside of traditional Christian churches. The purpose of this book and coordinated video and audio series is to enable Christians to enunciate with confidence the most central and most common beliefs and practices of traditional Christian communities by learning some of the deeper historic traditions of Christian faith. Although there are many writings about the history and theology of ecumenism, there are comparatively few works on an ecumenical spirituality that are doctrinally based. Ted Campbell's A Deeper Christian Faith provides a much-needed resource that is biblically based, ecumenically sensitive, and very reader-friendly. This is a book that can be used for college and seminary classes, congregational study groups, and personal reflection. --John T. Ford, Professor of Theology and Religious Studies, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC Do you suspect there is more to Christian faith than your own, perhaps limited, understanding? Do you want to know more about the mystery of God from the perspective of others' faith expressions and practices? Campbell wants to lead us into a deeper Christian faith, which is a good journey to take; but he also broadens and enhances our journey by helping us dig deeper into the faith expression and practice of other believers. --Kevin Kanouse, retired bishop, Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Mission Area, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Ted A. Campbell is Professor of Church History at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He is the author of numerous works in ecumenical studies as well as Methodist studies.