Catholics and the Eucharist: A Scriptural Introduction

by Stephen B. Clark

Book Overview

Catholics and the Eucharist is a biblically based presentation of the theology of the Eucharist. In popular theological language, the author explains the Eucharist using Scripture, the documents of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1569551332
• ISBN13: 9781569551332
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Charis Books
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Highly Recommended

I found this book engaging, inspiring, and informative. The book's theology flows out of Holy Scripture, the Divine Lirturgy (both East and West) and Christian tradition. The result is that one learns not only about Holy Communion but about God Himself and His intention for His children (a little Christian history too). A confession: I'm not even Catholic; I'm Greek Orthodox. But I have found Mr. Clark's previous books to be thought provoking, so I gave this book - even thought it's addressed to Catholics - a try and was not disappointed. Great scholarship and a thoughtful presentation! I strongly recommend this book to any Chrisitan - even Catholics.

A Valuable Resource indeed!

I have had the great fortune to teach New Testament to Sophomores in Catholic high schools. Which means I like rap, basketball, and most of what's on Comedy Central. I also like the open spirits and willing hearts to be found in young men and women. It is a real and precious burden to try to help them see the value in a life of Faith. This book will help immensely! Kids like Scripture- it's truthful and speaks to them. They also like significant formality- like in Sacraments...if they understand what tha significance is and "how it works." This book will make it so much easier to explain the nourishing place of the Eucharist in their lives. I am grateful to the author for writing this valuable resource. I plan to incorporate it extensively into my lesson plans.

A Book for Minds and Hearts

Here is a book that every adult Catholic ought to read-a few times. Steve Clark has done a masterful job of explaining Catholic teaching about the Eucharist from the Scriptures. This is not an apologetics tract, although it aims to help non-Catholics who love Scripture see why Catholics believe what they do about the Eucharist. It is a profound explication of the Old Testament teaching on how Israel worshiped God, as well as a thoughtful, careful examination of how the New Testament preserves the wine of this transcendent worship in the new wine skins of Christian worship. In addition, Clark has included a most wonderful section in his book called, "Hearing God's Word," in which he reminds Catholics of their great heritage in the Scriptures and urges them to engage their hearts and minds in serious reflection on God's Word. Clark has done his work in the light of Vatican II, which describes the Scripture as the soul of Catholic theology. It is written for laymen. It deserves the widest possible readership.

Great book for Catholics

A very informative and inspiring book-an unusual combination to find in a work of this kind. Scriptural meditations are included at the end of each chapter making it a book you can use in a prayerful manner, not just for instruction. The author's extensive use of analogies and examples help explain complicated concepts without oversimplifying them. After reading it, I was left with a desire to approach the Liturgy of the Word and of the Eucharist in a more attentive manner than I had before. As my understanding grew, so did my love and appreciation for this marvelous gift. A very helpful book both for Catholics who have extensive knowledge of the Church's teaching on the Eucharist as well as for those who have some understanding but want more.

The True Spirit of Vatican II

This is a perfect example of true Vatican II theology. The author explains the place of the Eucharist in Catholic worship and life in language accessible to ordinary readers while drawing on the depths of theological scholarship and Scripture study. True to the spirit of the Second Vatican Council represented by Pope John Paul II, his exposition is scriptural, patristic, liturgical, and ecumenical. Rather than focusing on particular points of controversy, this book treats the Eucharistic liturgy as a single act of sacrifice uniting the believer to Christ. In the course of this discussion, the author delves into such topics as the inspiration of Scripture, the meaning of sacrifice in Israelite worship, and the roots of the Christian liturgy in the Old Testament. This book is for anyone who wants to know what Catholics really believe about the Eucharist, and especially for Catholics who want to know why Sunday Mass in the parish really is the most important activity of every week.