A critical engagement of the ecumenical movement’s approach to ethical and economic issues, Ecumenical Babel updates a line of criticism articulated by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Paul Ramsey, and Ernest W. Lefever. Arguing for the continuing importance of Christian ecumenism, Jordan J. Ballor seeks to correct the errors created by the imposition of economic ideology onto the social witness of ecumenical Christianity as represented by the Lutheran World Federation, the newly formed World Communion of Reformed Churches, and the World Council of Churches. Ecumenical Babel is a voice for sustained ecumenical dialogue, vital ecclesiastical witness, and individual Christian conscience.

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Reviews of Ecumenical Babel: 

Viola Larson, Naming His Grace, "...dense, filled with clear thinking, biblical and confessional concern and a multitude of resources."

John H. Armstrong, ACT 3, "... a truly readable and wonderful book. All who love Christian unity centered in the witness of the church and the gospel of Christ will benefit from this fine new book."

Robert Joustra, Comment, "Isn't it ironic that the ecclesial conversation is essentially a thinly-baptized version of exactly the same disagreements in the secular world, but with less technical capacity and more theological abstraction? This is Ballor's most important point."

Ross Emmett, Love.Babel.Mammon, "Those concerned about the role of the church in the world today can learn a lot by reading and reflecting on Ballor’s excellent critique of the ecumenical movement’s political economy."

Thomas Sieger Derr, Journal of Markets & Morality, "...Ramsey redivivus..."

Joseph Sunde, Remnant Culture, "From explaining the errors of zero-sum thinking to the subtle materialism of neo-Marxist ideology, Ballor exhibits an impressive ability to cut through frivolous fluff and expose economic fallacies and spiritual distortions."

Steven McMullen, Calvin Theological Journal, "...Jordan Ballor's book is timely and his analysis helpful."

Midwest Book Review: "A scholarly discussion, Ecumenical Babel is a fine read with plenty to consider for religious studies collections."