Rhetoric and Ritual in the Theology of Philip Melanchthon: 'to Move the Heart' - Couverture souple

Aune, Michael B.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1883255341 ISBN 13 : 9781883255343

Editeur : International Scholars Publications,U.S., 1995

Synopsis

An important addition to the ongoing debate on the reconceptualization of Western Christianity's symbolic order, Michael Aune's analysis of the earlier works of Melanchthon, prominent lay theologian of the early Lutheran movement, provides valuable new insights on the specific historical meaning of the nature and purpose of ritual in Christian thought. The study reveals the significance of Melanchthon's rhetorical outlook for current discussions on the role of ritual in the formation of subjective and cultural identity. Aune analyzes the expression 'to move the heart' and shows how it can illuminate present concerns on ritual, particularly current interest in ritual as a cultural practice, as an ordering of redemptive power, and as an activity that articulates what it means to be a particular kind of person. Aune's reconsideration of Melanchthon's earlier thought will be of particular interest to theologians and scholars specializing in liturgical or ritual studies as well as Reformation studies.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Michael B. Aune Professor of Theology, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: International Scholars Publications,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1883255341
• ISBN 13: 9781883255343
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 136
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible