The Life Of The Mystical Body: The Church, Grace And The Sacraments (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162920023)

""The Life of the Mystical Body: The Church, Grace and the Sacraments"" is a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church and its teachings on grace and sacraments. Written by Philip L. Hanley, a theologian and professor of theology, this book offers a deep and insightful examination of the Church's teachings on these fundamental aspects of Christian life.Hanley begins by exploring the nature of the Church as the Mystical Body of Christ, examining its origins, history, and essential characteristics. He then delves into the concept of grace, exploring its various forms and how it is understood in Catholic theology. Finally, Hanley turns his attention to the sacraments, exploring their role in the life of the Church and their significance for individual believers.Throughout the book, Hanley draws on a wide range of theological and philosophical sources, including Scripture, the Church Fathers, and contemporary theologians. He also provides numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand complex concepts and ideas.Overall, ""The Life of the Mystical Body"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the Catholic Church and its teachings on grace and sacraments. It will be of interest to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of these fundamental aspects of Christian life.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: Philip L. Hanley
ISBN-10: 1162920025
ISBN-13: 9781162920023
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 402
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.82d