Serving the Body of Chris The Magisterium on Eucharist and Ordained Priesthood |
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Author:
| Irwin, Kevin W. |
ISBN: | 978-0-8091-4850-9 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
Publisher: | Paulist Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $18.95 |
Book Description:
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In Serving the Body of Christ noted liturgical and sacramental theologian Kevin W. Irwin expertly analyzes and summarizes the salient teachings of the Catholic magisterium on the sacraments of the Eucharist and Orders and offers ideas on ways to apply these teachings for the future. Alternating highly technical summaries with reflective essays based on them, Irwin maintains an awareness that not all magisterial documents carry the same theological weight, and his insightful commentary...
More DescriptionIn Serving the Body of Christ noted liturgical and sacramental theologian Kevin W. Irwin expertly analyzes and summarizes the salient teachings of the Catholic magisterium on the sacraments of the Eucharist and Orders and offers ideas on ways to apply these teachings for the future. Alternating highly technical summaries with reflective essays based on them, Irwin maintains an awareness that not all magisterial documents carry the same theological weight, and his insightful commentary consistently reflects and respects the distinctions among the various ranks of documents. Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction: Studying the Magisterium on Eucharist and Orders1. What the Magisterium Says About the Eucharist2. Toward a Theology of the Eucharist in Light of the Magisterium3. What the Magisterium Says About Ordained Priesthood4. Toward a Contemporary Theology of Ordained Priesthood in Light of the MagisteriumSelect Bibliography+