Download or read book A History of the Ecumenical Movement: 1517-1948 written by Ruth Rouse and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 882 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first volume of the series, taking the Reformation as its starting point, covers four centuries of varied endeavours towards church unity in Europe and North America. In particular it deals with the Faith and Order, World Mission and Evangelism, and Life and Work movements in the 20th century, which led to the formation of the World Council of Churches.