As Often As You Eat This Bread

Communion Frequency in English, Scottish, and Early American Churches

Omschrijving

Why can't Christians agree about communion? Why is it that in some churches all worship services culminate in a holy meal whereas other churches celebrate this "holy supper" only once in a while? Theologian Gregory Soderberg has researched this question, excavating patterns of communion frequency within one of the bigger Christian families: the Reformed tradition. Despite being the sacrament of unity, the eucharist has often been a cause of strife in Christian churches.In his study, Gregory David Soderberg is the first to focus in depth on communion frequency in the Reformed tradition. He concludes that, although the 16th century Reformers desired more frequent communion, this was balanced by their desire to create mature Christian communities. So, preachers and church leaders stressed the priority of moral conduct and the importance of understanding what the eucharist meant for Protestants. The study analyses sources from the very beginnings of this tradition in 16th century Zürich and Geneva, and it follows its trajectories through England and Scotland all the way down to 19th century USA. Ultimately, it is hoped that understanding the polemics of the past will help churches today to celebrate the sacrament of unity more meaningfully.
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Schrijver
Soderberg, Gregory David
Titel
As Often As You Eat This Bread
Uitgever
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
Jaar
2022
Taal
Engels
Pagina's
280
Gewicht
586 gr
EAN
9783525560709
Afmetingen
236 x 164 x 24 mm
Bindwijze
Hardback

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