Christian Symbol and Ritual - An Introduction

Zusatztext A first-rate primer on the sacraments and the broader significance of ritual in human life. Klappentext In Christian Symbol and Ritual, Bernard Cooke and Gary Macy offer an accessible and engaging introduction to the topic written from a non-denominational perspective. Cooke and Macy demonstrate that celebration, ritual, and symbol are already central to our lives, even though most do not see their actions as symbolic or ritualistic. They connect central Christian symbols to the symbols and rituals already present in everyday life and place Christian theology in a familiar context. After discussing the characteristics and functions of rituals, they explore different kinds of ritual, including those of friendship, worship, and healing. The authors also examine such questions as how rituals establish and maintain power relationships, how "official" rituals are different from "popular" Christian rituals and devotions, and how Christian rituals function in the process of human salvation. Christian Symbol and Ritual is an invaluable resource for students, teachers, and lay readers. Zusammenfassung Offering an introduction to the important topic, Christian ritual and the sacraments, this book connects central Christian symbols to the symbols and rituals already present in the readers' lives. It appeals to intelligent lay readers, discussion groups, and for courses in ritual and the sacraments at the undergraduate and seminary level.

Summary

Offering an introduction to the important topic, Christian ritual and the sacraments, this book connects central Christian symbols to the symbols and rituals already present in the readers' lives. It appeals to intelligent lay readers, discussion groups, and for courses in ritual and the sacraments at the undergraduate and seminary level.

Product details

• Authors: Bernard Cooke, Bernard (Professor of Theology Cooke, Bernard Macy Cooke, Cooke Bernard, Gary Macy, Gary (Professor of Religious Studies Macy, Gary A Macy, Gary A. Macy, Macy Gary
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.08.2005
• EAN: 9780195154122
• ISBN: 978-0-19-515412-2
• No. of pages: 192
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / General, RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / Sacraments, Christianity, Christian worship, rites & ceremonies, Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals, Christian sacraments