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Letter And Spirit

From Written Text to Living Word in Liturgy

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Published: 8th November 2005
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The bestselling author of "The Lamb's Supper" continues his thoughtful exploration of the complex relationship between the Bible and the Catholic liturgy in a revelatory work that will appeal to all readers.
Scott Hahn has inspired millions of readers with his perceptive and unique view of Catholic theology and worship, becoming one of the most looked-to contemporary authorities in these areas. In "Letter and Spirit," Hahn extends the message he began in "The Lamb's Supper," offering far-reaching and profound insights into what the Bible teaches us about living the spiritual life.
For both Christians and Jews, the texts of the Bible are not simply records of historical events. They are intended, through public recitations in churches and synagogues, to bring listeners and readers into the sweeping story of redemption as it unfolds in the Bible. Focusing on the Catholic Mass, Hahn describes how God's Word is meant to open our eyes to the life-giving power of the sacraments, and how the liturgy brings about the "actualization" of the saving truths of Scripture.
"Letter and Spirit" is a stunningly original contribution to the field of biblical studies and will help Hahn's many loyal and enthusiastic readers understand the relationship between the Bible and the Mass in a deeper way.

Forewordp. xi
Introductionp. 1
Our Nearness to the Ancientsp. 7
Defining Termsp. 13
The Unities of Scripture and Liturgyp. 33
Covenant: The Bond of Unityp. 53
"In Your Hearing": Liturgical Proclamation of the Wordp. 71
The Persistence of Memory: Anamnesis and Actualizationp. 87
Proclamation and Parousiap. 103
Where Tradition Livesp. 123
Apocalypse and Mystagogyp. 143
Etched in Memoryp. 159
Abbreviationsp. 175
Notesp. 177
Works Consultedp. 199
Indexp. 231
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ISBN: 9780385509336
ISBN-10: 0385509332
Audience: General
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 238
Published: 8th November 2005
Dimensions (cm): 21.438 x 14.834  x 2.057
Weight (kg): 0.395