Eucharist and Ecumenism: The Eucharist across the Ages and Traditions
Ebook
Overview
Most Christians worship on a regular basis on the Lord's Day. They have done so from the beginning, and their worship has centered on the Eucharist, following Jesus's words, "Do this in remembrance of me." Over the two millennia of the Christian tradition there have been shifts of emphasis and understanding about the Eucharist. This book attempts to point out, by providing accessible accounts of both liturgies and liturgists across the centuries and traditions, just how much different Christians have in common and how they can benefit from attending to one another's worship. The author's ultimate hope is that in its small way, the book will contribute to Christians worshiping together.
"Owen Cummings has an unusual and intriguing approach to reading
history. Rather than the usual dry, academic approach we are so
accustomed to, he relates history through the lens of his own
experiences. Moving through the early church and the Middle Ages,
he takes special note of the Anglican contribution, examining
Richard Hooker, Lancelot Andrewes, and John Keble. His choice of
unusual theologians offers new perspectives on an ancient topic.
His broad perspective will hopefully contribute to a wider
liturgical ecumenism."
--Michael Driscoll, Professor of Liturgical Theology, University of
Notre Dame
"Eucharist and Ecumenism is a joy to read. Although
certainly scholarly, any Christian who loves the Eucharist will
savor these meditations on the great liturgical writers of the
past. Cummings makes them come alive. Each section deserves careful
and prayerful appropriation."
--Gary Macy, Professor of Theology, Santa Clara University
"Cummings writes in conclusion to one of his chapters, 'without
careful study of the past and of one another's past we shall remain
fixed in our own theological and liturgical insularity.' This
commitment is what makes this 'little' book such a valuable
contribution to both the academy and to a broad readership beyond
the classroom. Unpretentious, soundly liturgical, and ecumenically
prophetic, it accomplishes its straightforward goal most
effectively."
--Richard Rutherford, Professor of Theology, University of
Portland
Product Details
- Title : Eucharist and Ecumenism: The Eucharist across the Ages and Traditions
- Authors:
- Cummings, Owen F.
- Rutherford, Harold Richard, CSC
- Publisher: Pickwick Publications
- Publication Date: 2013
- ISBN: 9781621897682
Owen F. Cummings is the Regents' Professor of Theology and Academic Dean at Mount Angel Seminary, Oregon. He is also a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Salt Lake City.