Offers an introduction to Christian rituals and the sacraments. This book aims to demonstrate that celebration, ritual and symbol are already central to the readers' lives, even though most do not see their actions as symbolic or ritualistic. It then connects central Christian symbols to the symbols and rituals present in the readers' lives. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCR; HRCV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 414. . 2005. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: Christian Symbol and Ritual
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Publication Date: 2005
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0195154118
ISBN 13: 9780195154115
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New

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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.

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Bernard Cooke is Professor Emeritus of Theology at the College of the Holy Cross. Gary Macy is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of San Diego.

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