Publication

2002-05-01 - Liturgical Press

Language

English

Word Count

97,750 words, Guess

Page Count

391 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing2228090
  • Goodreads522933

Classifications

  • LCCBR1720.A5 S27 2002
  • LCCBR1720.A5S27 2001

Description

Proposes a method of mystagogy based on the preaching of Ambrose of Milan. Chapter 1 establishes the need for mystagogy. Chapter 2 lays out the historical context of Ambrose and his Church. Chapters 3-8 are a series of six historical studies on Ambrose and his Church that correspond to the components of a homiletic method. Chapter 9 proposes a method of mystagogy for the contemporary Church based on Ambrose's preaching.

First Sentence

Addressing his neophytes, or "newly baptized," during the week after their baptism at the Easter Vigil, Ambrose of Milan raised an issue that was of concern to the Church of his day and continues to concern the Church today-the need for effective sacramental catechesis.

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