The Lord's Supper
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (672 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0806633395 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 92 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Marty is the Fairfax M. Cone Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago, where he taught for thirty-five years. About the Author Martin E. Among his many books are Righteous Empire for which he won the National Book Award and the three-volum
By expressing the thoughts of Christians as they prepare for church, listen to the pastor's sermon, and as they receive the sacrament, the author captures the powerful meaning of the Lord's Supper. Through his personal and inviting voice, church historian and Christian writer Martin E. Marty describes the origins of Holy Communion and the important role the sacrament has played throughout the history of the Christian church.
A Customer said Insightful and thought provoking - worth reading.. This book is an excellent reminder of a shared central rite among Christians. People from all traditions, from the liturgical to the free church, will benefit from reading this book and using it as a starting point for contemplation and further study.. Farnwell E. Stauffer said Three Stars. Accurate but tried to cover too many different practices.
Cone Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago, where he taught for thirty-five years. Among his many books are Righteous Empire for which he won the National Book Award and the three-volum . Martin E. Marty is the Fairfax M