This book explores the place of ritual in the life of the Christian Church, arguing that true ritual elevates the human heart to heaven, while its misuse keeps it fixed to earth. The author, a minister in the Church of England, posits that the goal of Christian ritual should be to help the faithful realize the great fundamental doctrines of grace, opposing the use of ritual as a vain attempt to bring heaven to earth. Drawing on the writings of the Church Fathers and other early Christian writers, the book places the modern debate over the use of ritual within a broad historical and theological context. The author contends that the elaborate rituals of the Western Church emerged at a time of widespread corruption, warning that placing too much emphasis on ritual and ceremonial splendor can distract from a genuine encounter with the Divine. This book is a thought-provoking examination of the place of ritual in Christian worship, urging readers to consider how ritual practices can hinder or enhance their spiritual growth.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the place of ritual in the life of the Christian Church, arguing that true ritual elevates the human heart to heaven, while its misuse keeps it fixed to earth. The author, a minister in the Church of England, posits that the goal of Christian ritual should be to help the faithful realize the great fundamental doctrines of grace, opposing the use of ritual as a vain attempt to bring heaven to earth. Drawing on the writings of the Church Fathers and other early Christian writers, the book places the modern debate over the use of ritual within a broad historical and theological context. The author contends that the elaborate rituals of the Western Church emerged at a time of widespread corruption, warning that placing too much emphasis on ritual and ceremonial splendor can distract from a genuine encounter with the Divine. This book is a thought-provoking examination of the place of ritual in Christian worship, urging readers to consider how ritual practices can hinder or enhance their spiritual growth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331534822_0
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