Even the most casual contemporary observer of Christianity must recognise that the notion of Christian community being identifiable through the mutual love of its members (John 13:35) is difficult to reconcile with the schismatic reality of current ecclesial life. Nonetheless, disagreement remains an ethical subject neglected by theologians.
A Theology of Disagreement: New Testament Ethics for Ecclesial Conflicts examines how New Testament texts inform Christian approaches to disagreement. Drawing on New Testament themes, the book explores the nature of an ethic of disagreement, and its practical implications for the church’s public theological witness, as well as its liturgy.
Revd Dr Christopher Landau was formerly the religious affairs correspondent for the BBC World Service. He completed a DPhil in Christian Ethics at Oriel College, Oxford under the supervision of Professor Nigel Biggar. Following a curacy in London, he is now a chaplain to postgraduate students in Oxford, based at St Aldates Church.