What Makes A Church Sacred
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What Makes A Church Sacred
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Author : Mary Farag
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2021-11-02
What Makes A Church Sacred written by Mary Farag and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-02 with History categories.
"If churches belong to no one, what is their purpose? Mary K. Farag persuasively demonstrates that three interest groups cared about this question in late antiquity: law-makers, Christian leaders, and wealthy lay-persons. Most of the time, their answers co-existed, sitting side-by-side like tectonic plates. Yet the plates did not always sit still, and it is events on their colliding boundaries that account for familiar Christian controversies in novel ways. What Makes a Church Sacred? argues that scholarship misunderstands well-known religious figures by ignoring the legal issues they faced. In this seminal text, Farag nuances the scholarly conversations on sacred space, gift-giving, wealth, and poverty in the late antique Mediterranean world, making use not only of Latin and Greek sources, but also Coptic and Arabic evidence"--
Sacred Spaces An Aesthetic For The Liturgical Environment
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Author : Dennis McNally S. J.
language : en
Publisher: Wyndham Hall Press
Release Date : 2019-03-26
Sacred Spaces An Aesthetic For The Liturgical Environment written by Dennis McNally S. J. and has been published by Wyndham Hall Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-26 with Religion categories.
An aesthetic is a way of perceiving reality with a certain preference for order. A church is a particular product of a way of preferential perception of reality. The two "ways" may have nothing in common. In fact, the church might be built according to a preferential perception considered by very few to be aesthetic.What is a church? How does church architecture incorporate an aesthetic which makes a church both a work of architecture (and therefore, a work of art) and an authentic product of a Church's way of perceiving reality?How, indeed, can the cardinals and ordinals of religion and architecture intersect?These are the essential questions which underlie the search for an aesthetic for sacred space. This piece of research is an attempt to clarify the questions for a particular community, the twentieth-century Roman Catholic Church, but the questions have vast implications for all religious communities which must seek the cooperation of the sometimes-overlapping artistic community.
Understanding The Sacred
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Author : Murray Milner
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2019-04-04
Understanding The Sacred written by Murray Milner and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-04 with Religion categories.
In the United States and Europe, membership and participation in Christian churches have steadily declined. When asked for their religious preference, increasing numbers say “none.” This is especially the case for younger adults and the well-educated. A key reason is that many find the prayers, creeds, and liturgy—and the theology that underlie these—to be incomprehensible or unbelievable. But theology need not be unbelievable, and doctrine need not be doctrinaire. This book provides a new approach to theology by drawing on sociological concepts that most people will find familiar—for example, role, social relationship, pluralism, hierarchy, and status. At the core of this theology is the concept of sacredness. What is especially new is to see sacredness as the ultimate form of status, that which is most praised and valued. Since virtually everyone is familiar with a variety of status systems—at work, in schools, while shopping, in church—this approach makes theology more understandable and meaningful. Yet we should not abandon the accomplishments of the spiritual and intellectual past. Hence, such classical doctrines as sin, the Trinity, revelation, atonement, salvation and grace, the nature of the church, and worship, are reinterpreted so that they are credible and meaningful to contemporary people. Any moderately educated person will find this book accessible. It is deliberately a brief book that will inform and stimulate laity, be helpful to clergy, and challenge scholars.
Dogmatic Constitution On Divine Revelation
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Author : Pope Paul VI.
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1965
Dogmatic Constitution On Divine Revelation written by Pope Paul VI. and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1965 with Religion categories.
This document's purpose is to spell out the Church's understanding of the nature of revelation--the process whereby God communicates with human beings. It touches upon questions about Scripture, tradition, and the teaching authority of the Church. The major concern of the document is to proclaim a Catholic understanding of the Bible as the "word of God." Key elements include: Trinitarian structure, roles of apostles and bishops, and biblical reading in a historical context.
Loci Sacri
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Author : Thomas Coomans
language : en
Publisher: Leuven University Press
Release Date : 2012
Loci Sacri written by Thomas Coomans and has been published by Leuven University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Architecture categories.
Sacred places are not static entities but reveal a historical dynamic. This volume explores both the cultural developments that have shaped them and their varied multidimensional levels of significance.
Catechism Of The Catholic Church
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Author : U.S. Catholic Church
language : en
Publisher: Image
Release Date : 2012-11-28
Catechism Of The Catholic Church written by U.S. Catholic Church and has been published by Image this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-28 with Religion categories.
Over 3 million copies sold! Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life. Here it is - the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics around the world commonly believe. The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. The word catechism means "instruction" - this book will serve as the standard for all future catechisms. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord's Prayer), the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation.
Sacred Roots Frames Series
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Author : Barna Group,
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2014-01-07
Sacred Roots Frames Series written by Barna Group, and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-07 with Religion categories.
"Why should I invest myself in something that I'm not sure does any good?" This is a question many people today are asking about the church. Data shows young people are leaving the church, especially in urban contexts. Yet as Jon Tyson will show you in this Barna Frame, the church has much to offer cities—and individuals—in the 21st century. Whether you come with an open-mind, skeptical, or already committed to your local church, join Jon Tyson, lead pastor of Trinity Grace Church in New York City, as he makes the case for why church matters.
The Worship Of The Church And The Beauty Of Holiness
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Author : J. A. Regester
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-12-20
The Worship Of The Church And The Beauty Of Holiness written by J. A. Regester and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-20 with Art categories.
This interesting book is a guide for laymen new to the Christian faith. It is intended to teach the readers how to worship God, understand church etiquettes, and church symbolisms. The book was written by J. A. Regester, a rector of St. Paul's Church (now known as St. Paul's Cathedral), an Episcopal church located in Buffalo, New York.
The Church Building As A Sacred Place
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Author : Duncan Stroik
language : en
Publisher: Liturgy Training Publications
Release Date : 2012
The Church Building As A Sacred Place written by Duncan Stroik and has been published by Liturgy Training Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Religion categories.
This collection of twenty-three essays by Duncan Stroik shows the development and consistency of his architectural vision. Packed with informative essays and over 170 photographs, this collection clearly articulates the Church’s architectural tradition.
Sacred Pathways
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Author : Gary Thomas
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2020-09-08
Sacred Pathways written by Gary Thomas and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-08 with Religion categories.
Sacred Pathways reveals nine distinct spiritual temperaments--and their strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies--to help you improve your spiritual life and deepen your personal walk with God. It's time to strip away the frustration of a one-size-fits-all spirituality and discover a path of worship that frees you to be you. Experienced spiritual directors, pastors, and church leaders recognize that all of us engage with God differently, and it's about time we do too. In this updated and expanded edition of Sacred Pathways, Gary Thomas details nine spiritual temperaments and--like the Enneagram and other tools do with personality--encourages you to investigate the ways you most naturally express yourself in your relationship with God. He encourages you to dig into the traits, strengths, and pitfalls in your devotional approach so you can eliminate the barriers that keep you locked into rigid methods of worship and praise. Plus, as you begin to identify and understand your own temperament, you'll soon learn about the temperaments that aren't necessarily "you" but that may help you understand the spiritual tendencies of friends, family, and others around you. Whatever temperament or blend of temperaments best describes you, rest assured it's not by accident. It's by the design of a Creator who knew what he was doing when he made you according to his own unique intentions. If your spiritual walk is not what you'd like it to be, you can change that, starting here. Sacred Pathways will show you the route you were made to travel, marked by growth and filled with the riches of a close walk with God. A Sacred Pathways video Bible study is also available for group or individual use, sold separately.