Robert D. Cornwall
Autore di Ultimate Allegiance: The Subversive Nature of the Lord's Prayer
Sull'Autore
Robert D. Cornwall is Senior Pastor of Central Woodward Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Troy, MI. He received his PhD in Historical Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and is editor of Sharing the Practice (Academy of Parish Clergy). His books include Religion, Politics and Dissent, mostra altro 1660-1832, co-edited with William Gibson (2010), Faith in the Public Square (2012), and Unfettered Spirit: Spiritual Gifts for the New Great-Awakening (2013). mostra meno
Opere di Robert D. Cornwall
Visible and Apostolic: The Constitution of the Church in High Church Anglican and Non-Juror Thought (1993) 3 copie
Freedom in Covenant : reflections on the distinctive values and practices of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (2015) 3 copie
The Triune Nature of God: Conversations Regarding the Trinity by a Disciples of Christ Pastor/Theologian (Topical Line… (2019) 2 copie
Etichette
Informazioni generali
- Nome legale
- Cornwall, Robert David
- Altri nomi
- Cornwall, Bob (known as)
- Data di nascita
- 1958-03-03
- Sesso
- male
- Nazionalità
- USA
- Istruzione
- Fuller Theological Seminary (PhD - Historical Theology)
Northwest Christian College - Attività lavorative
- pastor
theologian - Organizzazioni
- Academy of Parish Clergy
American Society of Church History
Utenti
Recensioni
Statistiche
- Opere
- 20
- Utenti
- 48
- Popolarità
- #325,720
- Voto
- 4.3
- Recensioni
- 5
- ISBN
- 35
Known as the Eucharist, the Lord’s Supper, or the Holy Communion, Cornwall traces the evolution of its practice and meaning through the centuries as this ritual evolved from an agape feast to a sporadic nibble of bread and sip of wine. Along the way, ideas such as “real presence” (Christ’s presence, of course) and transubstantiation developed. The reformation brought further debates about the meaning of the Lord’s Supper, and in modern developments a focal point has developed over thanksgiving (hence the word Eucharist). But what are we thankful for, and how much sacrificial imagery is appropriate? The idea of substitutional atonement can be dreary and uncomfortable for many Christians, so what is the sip and nibble supposed to mean to us?
Cornwall doesn’t insist on any interpretations, but his own opinion is that we should be able to share communion between denominations, and when we gather together at the table, we should learn from one another’s theology. For those who have fallen into a rote practice, there is value in recognizing what Orthodox and Roman Catholic theologians say about sacrifice, and ideas of “real presence” can enrich the ritual.
A good little introduction. Here’s hoping Robert Cornwall publishes more on the topic.
Energion Publications, © 2014, 34 pages
ISBN: 978-1-63199-011-3… (altro)