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The last fifteen years have witnessed significant progress in the theological consensus of the world's Christian communities. Although still separated along denominational lines, the principal Christian churches have engaged in ongoing discussions in an effort to understand and reconcile their differences. This comprehensive volume collects the reports resulting from bilateral talks between churches on a world level in the period from 1982 to 1998. All of these talks were official encounters by authorized representatives of the churches, and nearly all of the dialogues focused on doctrinal matters. Growth in Agreement II makes the results of these landmark talks available, allowing readers from all communions to participate in the current state of ecumenical dialogue and join the effort to enhance a meaningful united fellowship of Christians.