Religious perspectives : its meaning and purpose / Ruth Nanda Anshen -- Foundations : the theology of salvation history and the ecumenical dialogue -- The new direction : divine revelation and the Virgin Mary -- Have expectations been fulfilled? -- The reform of Vatican Council II in the light of the history of the Catholic church -- The role of the observers at the Vatican Council -- Ecumenical encounters at the edge of the council -- The ecumenical task of Protestantism after the council.