An introduction -- The catholic faith: the manifestation of common experience and accommodation of differences -- William's view of the historic development of the catholic faith from the apostles through the conflict with Arius -- An historical perspective of catholicity from Augustine and Pelagius to Luther and St. John of the Cross -- Sacramental cohesion: baptism and the holy eucharist -- Resurrection and the community of faith -- Authority in the church -- Criticism of William's positions -- Common experience and the accommodation of differences: the bases for unity -- Conclusion.
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