From Age to Age: How Christians Have Celebrated the Eucharist

by Edward Foley

Book Overview

2009 Catholic Press Association Award Winner From age to age you gather a people to yourself, so that from east to west a perfect offering may be made to the glory of your name." Eucharist is the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0929650417
• ISBN13: 9780929650418
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Liturgy Training Publications
• Length: 215 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.4" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Development of Christian Worship

From Introduction: "This book is divided into seven chapters, charting the experience of Christian worship from the first century to our own time. Each chapter begins with a brief introduction noting some of the cultural and historical factors that influenced the development of Christian worship. The introduction is followed by individual consideration of the architecture, music, books and vessels to each age. To elucidate the central text, numerous illustrations are included. The inclusion of so many illustrations is also an acknowledgment that liturgy is not simply a text. Thus, any work about the history of worship must be more than just words. These illustrations are intended to help the reader envision the worship experience of the past. Excerpts from various primary and secondary sources also are provided throughout the book. These have been chosen to exemplify or to further explain ideas examined in the main body of the text. At the end of each chapter, a fictional scenarios is included that attempts to enflesh the narrative in an imaginative but historically accurate account of Christian worship. A glossary of terms is provided at the end of the volume. Although this book focuses on worship in the Roman Catholic tradition, the experience of the Protestant Reformation -- especially as it emerged in the Lutheran and Episcopal churches, and less so in the Methodist and Presbyterian traditions -- is an important part of the last two chapters. The volume has an intentional bias, particularly in the last chapter, toward liturgical developments in the United States." ********* CONTENTS: * Introduction 1 - Emerging Christianity: The First Century 2 - The Domestic Church: 100 to 313 3 - The Rise of the Roman Church: 313 to 750 4 - Frankish Domination: 750 to 1073 5 - The Prelude to Reform: 1073 to 1517 6 - Revolt, Reform and Rigidity: 1517 to 1903 7 - The Return to Change: 1903 and Beyond * Glossary * Bibliography

From Age to Age

This is a beautiful and interesting book, ideal for people wanting a good history of the Church.

The definitive reference and resource for anyone studying this venerable tradition of Christian wors

Professor of Liturgy and Music Edward Foley presents From Age: How Christians Have Celebrated the Eucharist, an in-depth historical study of the Christian Eucharist from its Jewish roots to its practice in the modern day. Scattered black-and-white images illustrate the thoughtful and scholarly text, which discusses the theology of each age of history as well as the cultural contexts that affected the Eucharist. Now in a newly revised and expanded edition, From Age to Age is the definitive reference and resource for anyone studying this venerable tradition of Christian worship.

An outstanding walk through Christian liturgy

Foley walks you through the history of Christian liturgy in several different ages, from the beginnings of Christian worship, to the height of Gothic Christianity, to the practices of today. Beginning each era with a dramatization/story from the perspective of the worshiper, Foley makes clear the point of Christian liturgy - to personally engage the worshiper in the liturgy. Each era also includes a discussion or art, architecture and music. While the book is scholarly in nature, it is certainly not only for academics and can be approached by all.

Christian History

This book covers the history of the liturgy and Christianity from the first century to the present day. Although this is a large time span, Foley breaks down each chapter into several concentrations. Some examples include architecture, music, vessels, and books used in worship. Each catergory is then broken down into sub-catergories that focus on specific objects, clothing, structures, and other aspects specific to the liturgies. Through the format of this book, it is easy for one (especially one who is not at all familiar with the history of the liturgy or Catholic Church) to follow it through the centruries. This is a good starting point for those that want to learn about the geographical setting, the major religious figures, and the evolution of the liturgy. For others, this book will allow one to look more deeply at the role and evolution of specific liturgical practices through the descriptive details and numerous pictures--including maps, architectural layouts, and music from each century. This is a great book for all!