Eucharist: A Guide for the Perplexed

Guides for the Perplexed

by Ralph McMichael

What is the Eucharist? This direct question would seem to yield an equally direct answer. However, as soon as we begin to answer it, we encounter an array of responses layered with various complexities. The answer is shaped by who answers, for example a roman catholic, an Anglican, or a Baptist. Perhaps, even the name 'Eucharist' would be contested. Answers to this question would reflect not only confessional differences but also the spectrum of theological and liturgical perspectives across Christianity. In this book, Ralph McMichael analyses these complexities/ perplexities raised by asking this questions.

176 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2010

Reviews

[Josh Holloway]

Really excellent. Will have to recap and review it more in depth for my own benefit.
Does a great job of setting the whole book within the context of developing practice and not simply being about fact/history - the author wants the reader to commune in a deeper way with Christ! Though with this being said it succinctly introduces key themes in the historical tradition of the Eucharist through the lenses of tradition, presence, the church, life and theology.

Slightly let down by semi-regular spelling/grammar mistakes (or maybe my spelling/grammar wasn't sophisticated to get it!)