Christian Theologies of the Sacraments - 9780814724323

Christian Theologies of the SacramentsA Comparative Introduction\nAuthor(s): Justin S. Holcomb, David A. Johnson\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: New York University Press, United States\nImprint: New York University Press\nISBN-13: 9780814724323, 978-0814724323\nSynopsis\nDelves into the ancient debate regarding the nature and purpose of the seven sacraments \n What are the sacraments? For centuries, this question has elicited a lively discussion and among theologians, and a variety of answers that do anything but outline a unified belief concerning these fundamental ritual structures. \n In this extremely cohesive and well-crafted volume, a group of renowned scholars map the theologies of sacraments offered by key Christian figures from the Early Church through the twenty-first century. Together, they provide a guide to the variety of views about sacraments found throughout Christianity, showcasing the variety of approaches to understanding the sacraments across the Catholic, Protesta.