{"product_id":"christian-symbol-and-ritual-an-introduction-paperback","title":"Christian Symbol and Ritual: An Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBernard Cooke\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGary Macy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eChristian Symbol and Ritual\u003c\/em\u003e, Bernard Cooke and Gary Macy offer an accessible and engaging introduction to the topic written from a non-denominational perspective. Cooke and Macy demonstrate that celebration, ritual, and symbol are already central to our lives, even though most do not see their actions as symbolic or ritualistic. They connect central Christian symbols to the symbols and rituals already present in everyday life and place Christian theology in a familiar context. After discussing the characteristics and functions of rituals, they explore different kinds of ritual, including those of friendship, worship, and healing. The authors also examine such questions as how rituals establish and maintain power relationships, how \"official\" rituals are different from \"popular\" Christian rituals and devotions, and how Christian rituals function in the process of human salvation. \u003cem\u003eChristian Symbol and Ritual\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable resource for students, teachers, and lay readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 9.18 x 6.12 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753934160160,"sku":"9780195154122","price":76.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cc0d6db834f2a5632498e0e9039c8513.webp?v=1780029871","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/christian-symbol-and-ritual-an-introduction-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}