TY - BOOK AU - McMichael,Ralph N. TI - Eucharist: a guide for the perplexed T2 - T & T Clark guides for the perplexed SN - 9780567058324 (electronic bk.) AV - BV825.3 .M36 2010eb U1 - 234.163 22 PY - 2010/// CY - London, New York PB - Continuum/T & T Clark KW - Lord's Supper KW - History of doctrines KW - Catholic Church KW - Lord's Supper and Christian union KW - Religion KW - RELIGION KW - Christian Theology KW - Soteriology KW - bisacsh KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: Tradition; Chapter 2: Presence; Chapter 3: Sacrifice; Chapter 4: Church; Chapter 5: Life; Chapter 6: Theology; Notes; Select Bibliography; Index N2 - What is the Eucharist? This direct question would seem to yield an equally direct answer. However, as soon as we begin to answer it, we encounter an array of responses layered with various complexities. The answer is shaped by who answers, e.g. a Roman Catholic, an Anglican, or a Baptist. Perhaps, even the name 'Eucharist' would be contested. Answers to this question would reflect not only confessional differences but the spectrum of theological and liturgical perspectives across Christianity. One might emphasize the communal nature of the Eucharist, the presence of Christ for adoration, the f UR - http://public.eblib.com/EBLPublic/PublicView.do?ptiID=601868 UR - http://site.ebrary.com/id/10427379 UR - http://www.netlibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=344053 ER -