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Deconstructing Sacramental Theology and Reconstructing Catholic Ritual
Category: Books > Theology > Sacramental Theology
Author/Artist: JOSEPH MARTOS
ISBN / ID: 9781498221795
Publisher: Resource Pub
Binding: PAPERBACK
Price: AU$79.95
  
Description: This book as the title suggests has two movements – that of deconstructing and then reconstructing. In the first three chapters, Joseph Martos engages a type of analysis that examines the philosophies and theologies which underpin the sacraments. Through this process he exposes the logical inconsistencies and conceptual flaws that became embedded in sacramental theology. He demonstrates how biblical passages were misconstrued by patristic authors and then how patristic writings were misunderstood by medieval scholars. Martos suggests that this long process of misinterpretation climaxed in the dogmatic pronouncements of the Council of Trent. This resulted in Church teachings seemingly rooted in the scriptures, becoming unmoored from the contexts in which they arose. The second part of the book aims to release the sacraments from the dogmatic baggage accrued throughout the centuries. It is done by reconstructing them in a way that is meaningful for people of today so that those participating in sacramental rituals can do so in a way that is culturally appropriate and ritually honest. In addition, Martos offers a way for inculturating sacramental experiences in a diversified global church.
The book provides a very comprehensive study of the sacraments and its central argument is well summarised in the concluding chapter. Of particular note in this conclusion is the synopsis of chapter 3 which traces in point form the historical development of the sacraments.

Recommended use for this book
Sacramental theologians as they engage with the project of reconstructing Catholic ritual
Parish priests, R.C.I.A. Teams and Parish Pastoral Teams involved in the preparation of Sacramental programmes and rituals
Teachers who are engaged in Sacramental studies at a Masters or Higher Education level.
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