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As presented in the New Testament, the Eucharist is a source of both inspiration and guidance today. In The Eucharist in the New Testament and the Early Church, Father LaVerdiere examines what the New Testament tells us about the Eucharist and how the Eucharist provides an important experiential and theological resource for the gospel stories of Jesus' life, ministry, passion and resurrection, as well as for the life and development of the Church.Father LaVerdiere illustrates how the origins of the Eucharist coincide with the origins of the Church. The development of the Eucharist reflects the development of the early Church, as well as its creative theological and pastoral reflection. Through the lens of the New Testament it views the beginnings of both Church and Eucharist when the risen Lord appeared to the disciples at meals soon after Jesus' passion, death and resurrection. He also looks beyond the New Testament and explores the ongoing development of Eucharistic theology and practice up to the midsecond century, ending with Justin Martyr, the first to describe the Eucharist to people who had no personal experience of it.Father LaVerdiere focuses on the Eucharist in relation to ecclesiology, Christology, and liturgy. He begins by reflecting on how Christians referred to the Eucharist before it had a name, how names for the Eucharist came to be and their importance, how the Eucharist was celebrated at the very beginning, how liturgical formulas came to be, how these formulas brought out the riches of the Eucharist, and how the Eucharist related to different pastoral situations.The concept of triunity, the assembly, the Eucharist, and the Church guides this study. The Eucharist is the sacrament of the assembly, the sacrament of the Church's life in the world. From the very beginning, there was no separating the three, nor are there separating references to the Eucharist from the letters, gospels, or other work in which the three appear. Here, Father LaVerdiere stresses that in order to know the Eucharist in the New Testament and the early Church, one has only to look at the composition and actual life of the Church. Thus, to know the Church, one has only to look at the way it celebrates the Eucharist.Since most of today's challenges concerning the Eucharist are similar to those experienced by the early Church, The Eucharist in the New Testament and the Early Church will be of great help to pastors, students, catechists and those in ministry, who want the celebration of the Eucharist to make a difference on the rest of Christian life in the Church.Eugene LaVerdiere, SSS, is the senior editor of Emmanuel magazine and an adjunct professor of New Testament studies at Catholic Theological Union and Mundelein Seminary in Chicago. He is author of Fundamentalism: A Pastoral Concern, A Church for All Peoples: Missionary Issues in a World Church, and Luke from the New Testament Message series published by The Liturgical Press.
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- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has two hundred sixteen pages. This length provides a comprehensive exploration of the Eucharist in the New Testament and early Church.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is paperback bound. This makes it lightweight and easy to handle, suitable for both personal and academic use.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures six inches in length, zero point forty-nine inches in width, and nine point zero two inches in height. These dimensions make it easy to store and carry.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Father Eugene LaVerdiere, SSS. He is a recognized scholar in New Testament studies and an adjunct professor.
- Q: What is the main theme of the book? A: The main theme examines the Eucharist as depicted in the New Testament and its significance in the early Church. It explores both theological and experiential dimensions.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in theology? A: Yes, the book is suitable for beginners. It offers accessible insights into the Eucharist and its development within the Church.
- Q: How can I use this book for study? A: You can use this book for personal study or in group discussions. It provides a structured examination of the Eucharist, making it ideal for educational settings.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for church leaders? A: Yes, church leaders will find this book highly relevant. It addresses contemporary challenges related to the Eucharist in a pastoral context.
- Q: What should I know before reading this book? A: Before reading, it's helpful to have a basic understanding of Christian liturgy and theology. This context will enhance your comprehension of the discussions on the Eucharist.
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- Q: Are there any safety concerns with this book? A: No, there are no safety concerns with this book. It is a scholarly text intended for educational purposes.
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- Q: Is this book suitable for academic courses? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic courses related to theology and ecclesiology. It provides valuable insights for students and educators.