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Record Nr.

UNINA9910785482403321

Autore

McMichael Ralph N

Titolo

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

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York, : Continuum/T & T Clark, c2010

ISBN

1-282-86786-5

9786612867866

0-567-05832-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (173 p.)

Collana

T&T Clark guides for the perplexed

Disciplina

234.163

Soggetti

Lord's Supper - History of doctrines

Lord's Supper - Catholic Church

Lord's Supper and Christian union

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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

Sommario/riassunto

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