Bergen, Jeremy M.,  1975- <br/><br/>
Ecclesial repentance :  the churches confront their sinful pasts / 
By Jeremy M. Bergen. 
 - London ;  New York :  T&T Clark International,  c2011. 
 - xiv, 338 p. ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-305) and index. 
<br/><br/>Pt. 1. Counter-witness and scandal : repentance for historical wrongs. Division among the people of God -- Western colonialism and its legacy -- Sexual abuse, violence, injustice -- Day of pardon -- Pt. 2. Doctrine and practice : frameworks and implications. The communion of saints -- Sin and the holiness of the church -- Forgiveness and reconciliation. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780567214324 (hbk.) 056721432X 9780567523686 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2011281289 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Church and the world.<br/>Crimes against humanity.<br/>Church history.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BR115.W6  / B42 2011 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>262 Ber 2011