{"product_id":"christian-theologies-of-the-sacraments-a-comparative-introduction-paperback","title":"Christian Theologies of the Sacraments: A Comparative Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJustin S. Holcomb\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid A. Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelves into the ancient debate regarding the nature and purpose of the seven sacraments \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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, Protestant, and Orthodox faith traditions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapters explore the theologies of thinkers from Basil to Aquinas, Martin Luther to Gustavo Gutiérrez. Rather than attempting to distill their voices into a single view, the book addresses many of the questions that theologians have tackled over the two thousand year history of Christianity. In doing so, it paves the way for developing theologies of sacraments for present and future contexts. The text places each theology of the sacraments into its proper sociohistorical context, illuminating how the church has used the sacraments to define itself and its congregations over time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe definitive resource on theologies of the sacraments, this volume is a must-read for students, theologians, and spiritually interested readers alike.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJustin S. Holcomb\u003c\/b\u003e is Affiliate Professor of Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Canon for Vocations in the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, and editor of Christian Theologies of Scripture (2006) and Christian Theologies of Sacraments (2017), both of which are available at NYU Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 25, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47450340163762,"sku":"9780814770108","price":61.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/204bd4caa5ef5fa27bf60b2a6dc28422.webp?v=1778784033","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/christian-theologies-of-the-sacraments-a-comparative-introduction-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}