Power and the Church - Ecclesiology in an Age of Transition (Hardcover)

This book analyses what 'power' means in the church today, both politically and in terms of its abuse in personal relationships, and also its place in the charismatic movement. Martyn Percy brings insights from theology, sociology and political science to bear on questions of power. He finds that they provide a master-key for unlocking core dilemmas in the church's self-understanding, and in pointing the way towards a relevant ecclesiology for the twenty-first century.

This scholarly and authoritative book throws light on questions which many academic theologians feel themselves ill-equipped to address. It is an essential tool for students of ecclesiology, and for anyone concerned about the use or abuse of power within the church today.