Author

McAdoo, Henry R. (Henry Robert), 1916-1998

Place of Publication

Norwich

Publisher

Canterbury Press

Publication Date

c1997, 1995

Physical Description

xii, 205 p. ; 21.5 x 13.7 cm.

Material Type

Book : Paper

Notes

"[B]y H.R. McAdoo and Kenneth W. Stevenson".

"First published 1995 by The Canterbury Press Norwich ... Reprinted 1997 with amendments" -- verso of t.-p.

At head of title: What Happens at Holy Communion ?

"Foreword by Rowan Williams, Bishop of Monmouth".

Includes bibliographical references.

"In this well-presented and readable book, two scholars have set out to chart an Anglican course through key areas of eucharistic practice and sacrifice -- how Jesus is present at the Supper and how the celebration relates to the self-offering of Christ. They quote many authors from different viewpoints over the past four hundred years -- including poets." -- back cover.

Contents: The Authors -- Foreword / Rowan Williams -- Part One: The Mystery of Presence / H.R. McAdoo -- I. What Happens at Holy Communion ? Anglican Answers -- II. Mystery, Materials and Grace -- III. Parameters for the Meaning of 'Real' -- IV. Mystery: and Reason ? -- V. The Richness of the Mystery -- VI. Mystery, Morality and Practicality -- VII. The Plurality of the Mystery: Convaluation -- VIII. The Plurality of the Mystery: Relationship -- IX. A Singularity of Fact -- Conclusion -- Part Two: The Mystery of Sacrifice / Kenneth Stevenson -- I. Origins and Development -- II. A Doctrine Adapted, Not Rejected -- III. Cross and Altar -- IV. Time and Eternity -- V. A Memorial Sacrifice -- VI. A Covenant Renewal -- VII. A Heavenly Offering -- VIII. The Unbloody Sacrifice -- IX. Two Case-Studies: 1. Lancelot Andrewes -- X. Two Case-Studies: 2. John and Charles Wesley -- XI. Two Catalysts -- XII Ecumenical Statements -- XIII. Retrospect and Prospect -- XIV. Anglican Identity ? -- Notes to Part Two -- Index of Names.

Colophon: Typeset by David Gregson Associates, Beccles, Suffolk and printed in Great Britain by St. Edmundsbury Press Limited, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.

Added Entry

Stevenson, Kenneth (Kenneth William), 1949-2011

Williams, Rowan D. (Rowan Douglas), 1950-

What Happens at Holy Communion ?

Subjects

Church of England - Doctrines

Sacraments - Church of England

Lord's Supper - Church of England

Lord's Supper - Church of England - History

Lord's Supper - Anglican Communion - History

Church of England - Doctrines - History

Anglican Communion - Doctrines - History

Lord's Supper (Liturgy) - Church of England

Lord's Supper - Anglican Communion

Sacrifice - Christianity

Lord's Supper - Real presence - Anglican Communion

Church of England - History - 17th century

ISBN

1-85311-113-9 (pbk)

Call Number

BX 2215.2 M33 1995

Location

Trinity College (Graham Library)

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