Let every soul be Jesus' guest
Subtitle: a theology of the open table
By: Mark W. Stamm.
Publisher: Abingdon Press; Brand: Abingdon Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Nashville
Language: eng
Number of pages: 223
Subjects: United Methodist Church (U.S.) -- Doctrines.; Close and open communion.; Intercommunion.; Methodist Church -- Doctrines.
Table of contents: title: What is required for admission? : stories about the invitation; title: Sacramental and liturgical exceptions : definition and applications; title: The meals of Jesus : justifying an open table on biblical grounds; title: The meals of Jesus : justifying an open table on Wesleyan grounds; title: A passionate commitment among Methodists : justifying an open table on experiential grounds; title: Open table and the suffering of Jesus : a cautionary word on biblical grounds; title: Formation as a means of grace : challenging an open table on Wesleyan grounds; title: Open table and hospitality : the continuing challenge; title: A generous reading of the final rubric.