Church's Liturgy

This is the first volume published in English of a series of International Handbooks of Catholic Theology under the general editorship of Cardinal Christoph SchO 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.>

Product details

• Authors: Michael Kunzler
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2002
• EAN: 9780826413536
• ISBN: 978-0-8264-1353-6
• No. of pages: 466
• Series: Handbooks of Catholic Theology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / General, Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, Christian worship, rites & ceremonies, Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals