| Take, Eat: Reflections on the Eucharist Contributor(s): Stevenson, Kenneth (Author), Giles, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 1853119253 ISBN-13: 9781853119255 Publisher: Canterbury Press OUR PRICE: $14.39 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Rituals & Practice - Sacraments - Religion | Christian Theology - Soteriology - Religion | Christianity - General |
| Dewey: 234 |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 5" W x 8" (0.49 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Eucharist is central to Christian worship throughout the world. Jesus only left two commandments - to love God and our neighbour, and to share bread and wine in remembrance of him. It is a sacrament rich in symbol and image that takes everyday items and infuses them with spiritual meaning. In this short, reflective companion, Kenneth Stevenson explores some of the Eucharist's many layers of meaning - as sacrifice, memorial, sustenance for the Christian journey, sign of the new creation, anticipation of the heavenly feast - and more. As a basic guide, he uses the Gospel of Luke in which feeding is a particularly strong theme. Taking well known stories such as Jesus eating with sinners, feeding the five thousand, the Last Supper and the evening meal at Emmaus after the resurrection, he grounds our understanding of the Eucharist in scripture and shows how it can shape our entire Christian experience. It is an ideal gift for baptism, confirmation or first communion. |
Contributor Bio(s): Stevenson, Kenneth: - KENNETH STEVENSON is the Bishop of Portsmouth and has served on the Church of England's Liturgical and Doctrine Commissions. |