Sacramental Society (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162586632)

Sacramental Society is a book written by C. Ryder Smith that explores the role of sacraments in society. The book delves into the history and significance of sacraments, examining how they have been used throughout history to connect individuals to the divine and to one another. Smith argues that sacraments are not just religious rituals, but rather, they are a fundamental part of human experience and play a crucial role in shaping our social structures and relationships.The book is divided into three sections, each of which explores a different aspect of sacramental society. The first section focuses on the history of sacraments, tracing their development from ancient times to the present day. The second section examines the role of sacraments in shaping our social structures, exploring how they have been used to create community, foster social cohesion, and promote social justice. Finally, the third section looks at the future of sacraments, exploring how they might evolve and change in response to changing social and cultural norms.Throughout the book, Smith draws on a wide range of sources, including religious texts, philosophical writings, and social science research. He also includes personal anecdotes and reflections, making the book both informative and engaging. Overall, Sacramental Society is a thought-provoking exploration of the role of sacraments in society, and it will be of interest to anyone interested in religion, philosophy, or social theory.1927. Contains chapters entitled: the Subject and the Method of the Lecture; Symbolic and the Sacramental; Attitude of the Bible to Ritual; Sacrament of Baptism; Sacrament of the Lord's Supper; Membership, Inter-Communion and Reunion; and an Appendix discussing some Postulates such as the postulate of analogy; our Lord's relation to the two sacraments; and the mystery religions and the New Testament. Following the text is an index of scripture references and an index of names and subjects.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: C. Ryder Smith
ISBN-10: 116258663X
ISBN-13: 9781162586632
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.47d