Denominationalism as a Basis for Ecumenicity
A Seventeenth Century Conception
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3279934 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Winthrop S Hudson (Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1955 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 32-50 |
| Publication date | 1955-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Church History (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0009-6407 • E-ISSN: 1755-2613 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2307/3161508 |
| OpenAlex | W1999406108 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 1 |
The use of the word "denomination" to describe a religious group came into vogue during the early years of the Evangelical Revival. Typical of the mood which gave currency to the new term are John Wesley's oft-quoted words; "I ... refuse to be distinguished from other men by any but the common principles of Christianity⃜ I renounce and detest all other marks of distinction. But from real Christians, of whatever denomination, I earnestly desire not to be distinguished at all⃜ Dost thou love and fear God? It is enough! I give thee the right hand of fellowship." The word "denomination" was adopted by the leaders of the Evangelical Revival, both in England and America, because it was a neutral term which carried with it no implication of a negative value judgment
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,1 |
| Citation span | 1956 - 2018 (63) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |