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Monotheism in Christian Liturgy

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Monotheism in Christian Liturgy
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Joris Geldhof
SeriesElements in Religion and Monotheism
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:75
Category/GenreReligion - general
ISBN/Barcode 9781009001847
ClassificationsDewey:211.34
Audience
General
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 9 February 2023
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In line with a profound theological understanding of liturgy as the Church at prayer (ecclesia orans), the focus of this Element is the variegated ways in which Christians address, turn to, and worship God in their central rituals and celebrations. Surveying a representative sample of official liturgical sources from different Christian Churches, the question is asked how 'pure' the monotheism expressed in them is. For one could argue that there is some ambiguity involved, especially with respect to (i) the peculiar position of Christ, the Son of God, and God the Father in liturgical prayers, and (ii) regarding the veneration of the saints. The essential key to unlock this complex and multi-layered reality is a meticulous study of the essential doxological nature of Christian liturgy, both from a phenomenological point of view and on the basis of fine textual analyses.