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A Wesleyan Theology of the Eucharist: The Presence of God for Christian Life and Ministry

Hardcover |English |0938162527 | 9780938162520

A Wesleyan Theology of the Eucharist: The Presence of God for Christian Life and Ministry

Hardcover |English |0938162527 | 9780938162520
Overview

Recover the Eucharist for church and ministry. For John and Charles Wesley, few things were more important for both theology and ministry than attentiveness to the Lord's Supper. But the commitment to the centrality of the Eucharist for Christian life and practice has waxed and waned, despite its importance for many Wesleyans. This book brings together scholars who seek to recover the importance of Holy Communion for theology and ministry. This book is in two parts. In the first, leading Wesleyan theologians reflect on the Eucharist in connection with each of the major areas of Christian theology: the doctrine of the Trinity (Geoffrey Wainwright), creation (Daniel Castelo), sin (Andrew Sung Park), Jesus Christ (John Drury), the Holy Spirit (Jason Vickers), the Church (William Abraham), salvation (Sarah Lancaster), and eschatology (Brent Peterson). In the second scholars reflect on the relationship between the Eucharist and aspects of Christian life and ministry: worship (Robin Knowles Wallace), preaching (Richard Eslinger), evangelism (Elaine Heath), formation (Paul Chilcote), ethics (Rebekah Miles), the use of money (Ed Phillips), pastoral care (Ed Wimberly), prayer (Ron Anderson), and ecumenism (Karen Westerfield Tucker).

ISBN: 0938162527
ISBN13: 9780938162520
Author: United Methodist General Board of Higher Education
Publisher: United Methodist General Board of Higher Education
Format: Hardcover
PublicationDate: 2016-10-26
Language: English
PageCount: 304
Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.0 x 9.1 inches
Weight: 20.0 ounces

Recover the Eucharist for church and ministry. For John and Charles Wesley, few things were more important for both theology and ministry than attentiveness to the Lord's Supper. But the commitment to the centrality of the Eucharist for Christian life and practice has waxed and waned, despite its importance for many Wesleyans. This book brings together scholars who seek to recover the importance of Holy Communion for theology and ministry. This book is in two parts. In the first, leading Wesleyan theologians reflect on the Eucharist in connection with each of the major areas of Christian theology: the doctrine of the Trinity (Geoffrey Wainwright), creation (Daniel Castelo), sin (Andrew Sung Park), Jesus Christ (John Drury), the Holy Spirit (Jason Vickers), the Church (William Abraham), salvation (Sarah Lancaster), and eschatology (Brent Peterson). In the second scholars reflect on the relationship between the Eucharist and aspects of Christian life and ministry: worship (Robin Knowles Wallace), preaching (Richard Eslinger), evangelism (Elaine Heath), formation (Paul Chilcote), ethics (Rebekah Miles), the use of money (Ed Phillips), pastoral care (Ed Wimberly), prayer (Ron Anderson), and ecumenism (Karen Westerfield Tucker).

Editorial Reviews


Of the many rich gifts that John and Charles Wesley provided for their Methodist people, one of the most striking is the deep conviction evident in their practice and teaching of the centrality of regular participation in the Lord's Supper to awakening and nurturing Christian life. These essays bear witness to renewed interest among Wesleyan communities in this rich part of our heritage. More important, they provide encouragement and wisdom for reclaiming the centrality of Eucharist to Christian worship, nurture, and life. -Randy L. Maddox, William Kellon Quick Professor of Wesleyan and Methodist Studies, Duke Divinity School Jason Vickers has assembled some of the greatest Wesleyan theologians and historians who give us the very best thought on the Eucharist from a Wesleyan perspective. In these reflections we see that we Wesleyans do indeed have a vibrant theology of the Lord's Supper and that this theology is one of the greatest gifts we have to offer the church in its reflection on sacraments, ministry, and the future of the Christian life. -Will Willimon, Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry, Duke Divinity School; United Methodist Bishop, retired; and author of Worship as Pastoral Care A Wesleyan Theology of the Eucharist is a book we have long needed. This mature collection of theological and practical reflections on the Eucharist by some of Methodism's leading scholars brings together strands of thought from throughout global Wesleyanism and provided me with new insights on almost every page. It will prove valuable in the continued movement for Wesleyan sacramental and liturgical renewal. -Jennifer L. Woodruff Tait, editor of Christian History Magazine and author of The Poisoned Chalice

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Overview

Recover the Eucharist for church and ministry. For John and Charles Wesley, few things were more important for both theology and ministry than attentiveness to the Lord's Supper. But the commitment to the centrality of the Eucharist for Christian life and practice has waxed and waned, despite its importance for many Wesleyans. This book brings together scholars who seek to recover the importance of Holy Communion for theology and ministry. This book is in two parts. In the first, leading Wesleyan theologians reflect on the Eucharist in connection with each of the major areas of Christian theology: the doctrine of the Trinity (Geoffrey Wainwright), creation (Daniel Castelo), sin (Andrew Sung Park), Jesus Christ (John Drury), the Holy Spirit (Jason Vickers), the Church (William Abraham), salvation (Sarah Lancaster), and eschatology (Brent Peterson). In the second scholars reflect on the relationship between the Eucharist and aspects of Christian life and ministry: worship (Robin Knowles Wallace), preaching (Richard Eslinger), evangelism (Elaine Heath), formation (Paul Chilcote), ethics (Rebekah Miles), the use of money (Ed Phillips), pastoral care (Ed Wimberly), prayer (Ron Anderson), and ecumenism (Karen Westerfield Tucker).

ISBN: 0938162527
ISBN13: 9780938162520
Author: United Methodist General Board of Higher Education
Publisher: United Methodist General Board of Higher Education
Format: Hardcover
PublicationDate: 2016-10-26
Language: English
PageCount: 304
Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.0 x 9.1 inches
Weight: 20.0 ounces

Recover the Eucharist for church and ministry. For John and Charles Wesley, few things were more important for both theology and ministry than attentiveness to the Lord's Supper. But the commitment to the centrality of the Eucharist for Christian life and practice has waxed and waned, despite its importance for many Wesleyans. This book brings together scholars who seek to recover the importance of Holy Communion for theology and ministry. This book is in two parts. In the first, leading Wesleyan theologians reflect on the Eucharist in connection with each of the major areas of Christian theology: the doctrine of the Trinity (Geoffrey Wainwright), creation (Daniel Castelo), sin (Andrew Sung Park), Jesus Christ (John Drury), the Holy Spirit (Jason Vickers), the Church (William Abraham), salvation (Sarah Lancaster), and eschatology (Brent Peterson). In the second scholars reflect on the relationship between the Eucharist and aspects of Christian life and ministry: worship (Robin Knowles Wallace), preaching (Richard Eslinger), evangelism (Elaine Heath), formation (Paul Chilcote), ethics (Rebekah Miles), the use of money (Ed Phillips), pastoral care (Ed Wimberly), prayer (Ron Anderson), and ecumenism (Karen Westerfield Tucker).

Editorial Reviews


Of the many rich gifts that John and Charles Wesley provided for their Methodist people, one of the most striking is the deep conviction evident in their practice and teaching of the centrality of regular participation in the Lord's Supper to awakening and nurturing Christian life. These essays bear witness to renewed interest among Wesleyan communities in this rich part of our heritage. More important, they provide encouragement and wisdom for reclaiming the centrality of Eucharist to Christian worship, nurture, and life. -Randy L. Maddox, William Kellon Quick Professor of Wesleyan and Methodist Studies, Duke Divinity School Jason Vickers has assembled some of the greatest Wesleyan theologians and historians who give us the very best thought on the Eucharist from a Wesleyan perspective. In these reflections we see that we Wesleyans do indeed have a vibrant theology of the Lord's Supper and that this theology is one of the greatest gifts we have to offer the church in its reflection on sacraments, ministry, and the future of the Christian life. -Will Willimon, Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry, Duke Divinity School; United Methodist Bishop, retired; and author of Worship as Pastoral Care A Wesleyan Theology of the Eucharist is a book we have long needed. This mature collection of theological and practical reflections on the Eucharist by some of Methodism's leading scholars brings together strands of thought from throughout global Wesleyanism and provided me with new insights on almost every page. It will prove valuable in the continued movement for Wesleyan sacramental and liturgical renewal. -Jennifer L. Woodruff Tait, editor of Christian History Magazine and author of The Poisoned Chalice

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