Mighty Stories, Dangerous Rituals - Weaving Together the Human and the Divine

Informationen zum Autor HERBERT ANDERSON is visiting professor of pastoral theology at Seattle University. He lectures and consults widely on themes and issues in pastoral care. He is the author of numerous books including All Our Losses! All Our Griefs. EDWARD FOLEY is professor of liturgy and music at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He is an ordained Roman Catholic priest and the author of numerous books and articles on worship and the arts. Klappentext This title presents us with a vision of what can happen when we take the opportunity to connect stories and rituals! a vision of individuals and communities transformed through a deeper sense of connection to our loved ones! our communities! and God. Zusammenfassung This title presents us with a vision of what can happen when we take the opportunity to connect stories and rituals! a vision of individuals and communities transformed through a deeper sense of connection to our loved ones! our communities! and God. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part One: Of Stories and Rituals; 1. The Power of Storytelling; 2. Ritualizing Our Stories; 3. Connecting Divine and Human Narratives; Part Two: Milestones in Life Marked by Stories and Rituals; 4. Welcoming the Child; 5. Preparing for Marriage; 6. Encountering Death; Part Three: Transforming Stories and Rituals; 7. Creating New Rituals; 8. Revitalizing Rituals with Stories; 9. Reconciling Stories and Rituals.

Product details

• Authors: Herbert Anderson, Herbert Foley Anderson, Edward Foley, Edward B. Foley
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.03.2001
• EAN: 9780787956486
• ISBN: 978-0-7879-5648-6
• No. of pages: 228
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries