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Christian Symbol and Ritual
Cooke, Bernard; Macy, Gary
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Description for Christian Symbol and Ritual
Paperback. Offering an introduction to the important topic, Christian ritual and the sacraments, this book connects central Christian symbols to the symbols and rituals already present in the readers' lives. It appeals to intelligent lay readers, discussion groups, and for courses in ritual and the sacraments at the undergraduate and seminary level. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCR; HRCV1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 312.
Existing books on Christian ritual and the sacraments tend to presuppose a good acquaintance with Roman Catholic thought and practice. Today, however, even at Catholic institutions students tend to lack even a basic knowledge of Christian ritual. Moreover, for many modern people the word "ritual" carries negative connotations of rigidity and boredom. In this accessibly-written book two noted authors offer an engaging introduction to this important topic. Their goal is first to demonstrate that celebration, ritual and symbol are already central to the readers' lives, even though most do not see their actions as symbolic or ritualistic. Once this point ... Read more
Existing books on Christian ritual and the sacraments tend to presuppose a good acquaintance with Roman Catholic thought and practice. Today, however, even at Catholic institutions students tend to lack even a basic knowledge of Christian ritual. Moreover, for many modern people the word "ritual" carries negative connotations of rigidity and boredom. In this accessibly-written book two noted authors offer an engaging introduction to this important topic. Their goal is first to demonstrate that celebration, ritual and symbol are already central to the readers' lives, even though most do not see their actions as symbolic or ritualistic. Once this point ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195154122
SKU
V9780195154122
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Ref
99-22
Reviews for Christian Symbol and Ritual
A first-rate primer on the sacraments and the broader significance of ritual in human life.
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