Church's Liturgy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780826413536)

This is the first volume published in English of a series of International Handbooks of Catholic Theology under the general editorship of Cardinal Christoph Schﾁ-nborn, Archbishop of Vienna.The book is a comprehensive introduction to the liturgy of the Roman Rite, set within a broader consideration of Christian liturgies Eastern and Western (Byzantine, Mozarabic, Ambrosian, and Reformed). The central theme of the book is the life-creating communication between God and human beings. Part 1 deals with God's invitation to humanity to enter the divine fullness of life. This is God's descent or "katabasis." Part II is concerned with humanity's acceptance of the invitation--the human ascent to God or "anabasis." Following this extensive treatment of the general nature of Christian liturgy are four sections devoted to particular subjects: the celebration of the Eucharist, the celebration of the sacraments, the liturgy of the hours and other services of the Word, and, finally, the liturgical year.

Author: Michael Kunzler
ISBN-10: 0826413536
ISBN-13: 9780826413536
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 04/04/2002
Pages: 466
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.20d