Steps Towards Reunion (1897)

Steps Towards Reunion is a book written by James Duggan and published in 1897. The book is about the history of the Christian Church and its divisions, and the efforts made towards reuniting the different factions. Duggan explores the reasons for the separation of the Church, starting with the Great Schism of 1054, which led to the formation of the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches. He also discusses the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century, which further divided the Church into various denominations.The author then goes on to examine the various attempts made towards reunion, including the Council of Florence in the 15th century and the Second Vatican Council in the 20th century. Duggan also discusses the role of ecumenism in bringing different Christian groups together and the challenges faced in achieving unity.Overall, Steps Towards Reunion is a comprehensive and insightful book that provides a detailed history of the Christian Church and its efforts towards reuniting its different factions. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the pursuit of Christian unity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.