Eucharist and Receptive Ecumenism - From Thanksgiving to Communion

Discussions between Christians from different traditions often focus on doctrine, but for many Christians, differences in practice and worship are much more central and important. By looking at the eucharist as thanksgiving, this book bridges Catholic and Protestant practice and theology and shows a new approach to Christian unity.

List of contents

Contents; Preface; 1. The call of unity; 2. Diversity is the tradition; 3. A phenomenology of giving thanks; 4. Eucharistia and Revelation; 5. Ambrose's words and the Roman canon; 6. Augustine and the assembly's destiny; 7. Consecrating and offering the ordinary; 8. The Eschatological exception; 9. Outdo one another in showing honor; 10. Into the heart of God.

About the author

Kimberly Belcher is Associate Professor in the Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana. She is the author of Efficacious Engagement (2011).

Product details

• Authors: Belcher Kimberly Hope
• Publisher: Cambridge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 31.05.2025
• EAN: 9781108813365
• ISBN: 978-1-108-81336-5
• Illustrations: Worked examples or Exercises
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Spirituality, RELIGION / Ecumenism & Interfaith, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / General, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, ecumenism, Christian spirituality & religious experience, Spirituality and religious experience, Christian worship, rites & ceremonies, Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals