The Hidden Manna: A Theology of the Eucharist
by Rev. James T. O'Connor
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Author: Rev. James T. O'ConnorBrand: Ignatius Press
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-03-15
ISBN: 1586170767
Number of pages: 398
Publisher: Ignatius Press
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Book Review: Of greatest importance for every Christian
Summary: 5 Stars
"Jesus said...except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you." (John 6:53). In light of what Jesus taught, it is imperative for all Christians to understand his meaning. We cannot afford the possible consequences of not taking his words seriously. In this important study, Rev. O'Conner takes us on an historical journey to find what Christians have taught about these words from the earliest days of the church. It is a thorough and convincing study that will be difficult for any other study concerning this topic to improve upon. Rev. O'Conner attempts to let the early Christian writers do the talking and interjects only brief commentary and references to scripture to the discussion. In so doing, he leaves little room for escape from the inevitable conclusion.
Reading the early church fathers is rather like drinking from a fire hose; there is always so much we miss and must keep going back to read it again. Despite that feeling in this work, Rev. O'Conner has successfully reduced the flow by carefully focused excerpts without removing context. It is a masterful work of editing. In addition, Rev. O'Conner's comments on each reading are clear and helpful in identifying key points.
In the early 2nd century, as Rev. O'Conner points out, St. Ignatius refers to the great heresy of his day that denied the Eucharist was the body of blood of our Lord. That great heresy was gnosticism. Today's heresies may not use the same name but they continue to perpetuate the same old heresies. There truly is nothing new under the sun.
Challenging and thorough. Very highly recommended as the best work on this important topic for every Christian.
Summary of The Hidden Manna: A Theology of the Eucharist
The Hidden Manna has become a classic on Eucharistic teaching. Now in a new second edition, accompanied by a new introduction by Fr. Kenneth Baker, a new preface from the author, new material from John Paul II, and the original foreword by Cardinal John O'Connor, this in-depth study lets the breadth and richness of the Church's Tradition speak for itself.Fr. O'Connor presents and comments on substantial excerpts from the major sources of the Church's Tradition extending all the way back to apostolic times. Focusing on the doctrine of the Real Presence, he follows the earliest witnesses through the challenge in the Middle Ages of Berengarius through the Protestant Reformation and modern disputes.
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