{"product_id":"eucharist-a-guide-for-the-perplexed-guides-for-the-perplexed-9780567032294","title":"Eucharist A Guide for the Perplexed Guides for the Perplexed","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnalyzes the complexities\/perplexities raised by asking what is the Eucharist? This book discusses confessional differences and the spectrum of theological and liturgical perspectives across Christianity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘As the Eucharist recovers its place as the central act of worship in many churches, the need for a guide both to its history and meaning becomes more and more urgent.  McMichael's Guide for the Perplexed answers that need.  With great skill and clarity we are led through a consideration of the various ways in which the Eucharist has been perceived and explicated in times past.  At the same time, we are treated to a profound meditation upon the Eucharist as gift which constitutes the life of the church,  a gift which grounds us in the present, points us toward the future and invites us to live eucharistically for the sake of the world.' -  The Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold, 25th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Former Co-Chair of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission -- The Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold\u003cbr\u003e'There is much to be said for this book... It provides the sort of introduction to eucharist structures and families which a student of the subject will find helpful.' -- Church Times\u003cbr\u003eThis writer's  contribution ties together the various departments of theology which  historically may have been done in different rooms. And he has done so with  passion and insight. -- Reviews in Religion \u0026amp; Theology\u003cbr\u003e... McMichael's summary is a helpful review and a formative argument that will be beneficial for pastors, educators, and students. The book is replete with observations that are theological gems... It is a worthwhile addition to one's theological library. -- Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology\u003cbr\u003eMentioned in the 'new titles just published' section, 9th July 2010 * Church Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: What is the Eucharist?; Chapter 1 Tradition: History and Theology; Chapter 2 Presence; Chapter 3 Sacrifice; Chapter 4 Ecumenism; Chapter 5 Church; Chapter 6 Culture; Chapter 7 Language; Chapter 8 World; Epilogue: The Eucharist of Theology.","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767778509143,"sku":"9780567032294","price":29.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780567032294.jpg?v=1758714865","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/eucharist-a-guide-for-the-perplexed-guides-for-the-perplexed-9780567032294","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}