{"product_id":"9780826413536","title":"Church's Liturgy","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eChurch's Liturgy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Michael Kunzler\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first volume published in English of a series of International Handbooks of Catholic Theology under the general editorship of Cardinal Christoph Sch÷nborn, Archbishop of Vienna.The book is a comprehensive introduction to the liturgy of the Roman Rite, set within a broader consideration of Christian liturgies Eastern and Western (Byzantine, Mozarabic, Ambrosian, and Reformed). The central theme of the book is the life-creating communication between God and human beings. Part 1 deals with God's invitation to humanity to enter the divine fullness of life. This is God's descent or \"katabasis.\" Part II is concerned with humanity's acceptance of the invitation--the human ascent to God or \"anabasis.\" Following this extensive treatment of the general nature of Christian liturgy are four sections devoted to particular subjects: the celebration of the Eucharist, the celebration of the sacraments, the liturgy of the hours and other services of the Word, and, finally, the liturgical year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780826413536\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Continuum","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40597407826126,"sku":"9780826413536","price":47.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780826413536","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}