The Eucharist - by Edward Schillebeeckx (Paperback)

About the Book

An outstanding contemporary analysis of the transubstantion and of its meaning and significance today . The first part of the book concentrates on the concerns and approach of the Fathers who defined the doctrine at The Council of Trent, the second part goes on to develop a mdern interpretation of 'the distinctively eucharistic manner of the Real Presence.'

Book Synopsis

An outstanding contemporary analysis of the transubstantion and of its meaning and significance today . The first part of the book concentrates on the concerns and approach of the Fathers who defined the doctrine at The Council of Trent, the second part goes on to develop a mdern interpretation of 'the distinctively eucharistic manner of the Real Presence.'

Review Quotes

""Schillebeeckx is an honourable forebear among theologians and can always be read with profit. The challenge to theologians in our time is to examine the foundations carefully and go on to build on what is solid, as he did." --Susan K. Roll, Saint Paul University, Theoforum Vol. 39 No. 3, 2008" --Susan K. Roll, Saint Paul University

"'A profound study made on the basis of established theological principles and with all the resources of theological scholarship. It is difficult to see on what ground Schillebeeckx's conclusions could be contested on any point.' Dom Illtyd trethowan, The Catholic Herald" --Blurb from reviewer

"'An important work, not least because Schillebeeckx stands unequivocally on the side of the authority of the Council of Trent. The translator too has done his work well.' Irish Theological Quarterly" --Blurb from reviewer

"On the undervalued cosmic and human importance of the eucharistic meal in the earliest church and today, [O'Loughlin] is a persuasive and knowledgeable guide ..." --Theological Studies

About the Author

Edward Schillebeeckx was an internationally known theologian and one of the leading progressives at the Second Vatican Council. He was the author of many books, including God is New Each Moment, published by Continuum. He died in 2010.