Eucharist: Symbol of Transformation

by William R. Crockett

Doctor Crockett traces the evolution of Eucharistic traditions - traditions which reflect the cultural diversity characteristic of the regions in which they were produced - and compares them to our Eucharistic celebrations today, exploring as well the relationship between Eucharist and justice.

Genres: Religion

Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Ephrem Arcement · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are times when you stumble across a book you've never heard of and of whose author you've never heard of and it's a perfect book...such is this book by Crockett. It wonderfully accomplishes what it sets out to do giving the reader a clear and informed historical sweep of the evolving ideas about the Eucharist through the centuries along with its theological underpinnings and ending with a vision of how to best think about the Eucharist in light of this history and theology through the current understanding of "symbol" ascertained through not only current theological ideas but also through current sociological and anthropological ideas as well.

[Ross Jensen · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is full of interesting historical tidbits—especially in the chapters on the form criticism of biblical and other ancient texts—but the resulting synopsis in thinking about eucharistic practice today is underwhelming in its insipid generality.

[Matthew · Rating 5 out of 5]

very good summary of development of Eucharistic doctrine through the early church.