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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis is a helpful, and carefully documented, reflection on one of the traditions around the ecumenical table. -- Jeffrey Gros * Ecumenical Review *
She [Wijlen] expertly illuminates the gradual development from a very restrictive canonical posture regarding such sharing to a greater openness to such an option at least in some circumstances. . . . This very readable work will be useful for theologians, canonists, and professional ecumenists. * The Jurist *
She [Wijlen] expertly illuminates the gradual development from a very restrictive canonical posture regarding such sharing to a greater openness to such an option at least in some circumstances. . . . This very readable work will be useful for theologians, canonists, and professional ecumenists. * The Jurist *
This is a helpful, and carefully documented, reflection on one of the traditions around the ecumenical table. -- Jeffrey Gros * Ecumenical Review *
Table of Contentschapter 1 Foreword chapter 2 Introduction chapter 3 Methodological Preamble: From Doctrine to Legislation chapter 4 The Canonical and Theological Situation on the Eve of the Council: Sharing the Eucharist According to the 1917 Code, The Theological Situation on the Eve of the Council chapter 5 Vatican Council II and the Legislation: Vatican Council II, Norms for Action After the Council chapter 6 Conclusion and Outlook chapter 7 Bibliography chapter 8 Index of Names
