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Eucharist [electronic resource] : a guide for the perplexed / Ralph N. McMichael.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Guides for the perplexedPublication details: London ; New York : Continuum/T & T Clark, c2010.Description: 1 online resource (vii, 164 p.)ISBN:
  • 9780567058324 (electronic bk.)
  • 0567058328 (electronic bk.)
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Eucharist.DDC classification:
  • 234.163 22
LOC classification:
  • BV825.3 .M36 2010eb
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Contents:
Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: Tradition; Chapter 2: Presence; Chapter 3: Sacrifice; Chapter 4: Church; Chapter 5: Life; Chapter 6: Theology; Notes; Select Bibliography; Index;
Summary: 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
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: Tradition; Chapter 2: Presence; Chapter 3: Sacrifice; Chapter 4: Church; Chapter 5: Life; Chapter 6: Theology; Notes; Select Bibliography; Index;

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

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