Church, world, and kingdom
Subtitle: the eucharistic foundation of Alexander Schmemann's pastoral theology
By: William C. Mills
Series: Studies series; Hillenbrand Books studies series
Publisher: Hillenbrand Books
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Chicago; Mundelein, Illinois
Language: eng
Number of pages: 125
ISBN-13: 9781595250384
Copyright date: 2012
Subjects: Pastoral theology; Lord's Supper; Catholic Church
Description: "In Church, World and Kingdom: The Eucharistic Foundation of Alexander Schmemann's Pastoral Theology, author William C. Mills analyzes the pastoral and Eucharistic theology of the world-renowned Eastern Orthodox priest, pastor, professor, seminary dean, theologian, and author, Alexander Schmemann. Schmemann's theological legacy has influenced all levels of Church life. His books, articles, essays, and sermons are known world-wide and translated into numerous languages and have been referenced by theologians in the East and the West. William C. Mills expertly reminds us that for Alexander Schmemann, the scriptures, doctrine, faith, teachings, practices, and prayers of the Church are expressed and fully realized in the Eucharistic gathering. Alexander Schmemann's theology was influential from the Second Vatican Council onward, not only on his own Orthodox tradition, but also on Roman Catholic and Protestant liturgical theology. This new research has shed light on the importance of the liturgical and Eucharistic context for ministry, especially highlighting the spiritual, practical, and theological preparation of ordained clergy and the general ministry of the entire body of Christ. This book is primarily devoted to Schmemann's pastoral theology, and will be a welcome addition to the academic and popular understanding of ordained and lay ministry within Christendom, especially within the Orthodox and Roman Catholic sacramental tradition."--The publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Pastoral theology today: people and praxis; title: Toward a pastoral renewal: Alexander Schmemann; title: Alexander Schmemann and pastoral liturgy; title: Theological foundations of baptism; title: Liturgical rite of baptism, baptism as entrance into royal priesthood; title: Holy orders and clericalism; title: Liturgical rite of ordination; title: Theological foundations of Eucharist; title: Eucharist in the Eastern Church.