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Christian Symbol and Ritual - An Introduction (Hardcover)
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Christian Symbol and Ritual - An Introduction (Hardcover)
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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 has been made, the book connects
central Christian symbols to the symbols and rituals already
present in the readers' lives. The Christian theology of symbol,
ritual, and sacrament is thus placed in the context of everyday
life. The authors go on to discuss such questions as how rituals
establish and maintain power relationships, how "official" rituals
are different from other "popular" Christian rituals and devotions,
and how Christian rituals function in the process of human
"salvation." Their lively yet solidly grounded work will appeal to
intelligent lay readers and discussion groups, as well as being
useful for courses in ritual and the sacraments at the
undergraduate and seminary level.
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