Edward Foley Livres

Tracing the evolution of Christian Eucharist, this revised edition delves into its Jewish origins and examines the theological, historical, and cultural contexts that have shaped it over time. It highlights the architectural, musical, and literary contributions to liturgical practices, complemented by rich illustrations and period quotations. The book emphasizes the significance of visual and auditory symbols in worship, showcasing how these elements create a continuous tradition that glorifies God and sanctifies believers through the ages.

The book explores the significance of theological reflection in ministerial training, emphasizing its role in navigating interfaith environments and engaging with individuals who may lack religious beliefs. It addresses the challenges contemporary ministers face in a diverse society and reexamines traditional theological practices to better connect with varied faith experiences and worldviews.

The book explores the auditory environment of first-century CE Judaism and early Christianity, highlighting the foundational role of this period in Christian liturgical music. It addresses the lack of scholarly attention by examining the text, styles, forms, performance, and settings of worship during this time. By doing so, it provides a rich perspective on the lyrical nature of early Christian worship and challenges the limitations of the Western concept of music in understanding this fluid auditory landscape.

While religion can be a source of healing, peace and reconciliation, it can also be at least a trigger if not an underlying cause for conflict between peoples of varying beliefs. With that awareness, the International Academy of Practical Theology convened its 2007 meeting around the theme of „Religion, Diversity and Conflict.“ From the multiple seminars, lectures and studies presented at that meeting, a selection was chosen for this volume. Representing contributions from four continents, and drawing upon perspectives from African Traditional Religions, Judaism, Islam and Christianity this volume offers a rich introduction to the problems and promises of religion in dialogue with 21 st century diversity. With contributions from leading figures in the field across a range of methods, Religion, Diversity and Conflict also serves as a varitable primer on the field of practical theology.