Let Every Soul Be Jesus' Guest A Theology of the Open Table

Name: Let Every Soul Be Jesus' Guest A Theology of the Open Table
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ISBN: 9780687493838

ISBN-10: 0687493838

ISBN-13: 9780687493838

Edition: 2005

Authors: Mark W. Stamm

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A historical and theological defense of the practice of open communion in The United Methodist Church and elsewhere. This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion , adopted by the 2004 General Conference, made two commitments: first, to the historic norm of reserving Communion to the baptized and, second, to the insistence that United Methodists will turn no one away from the Table. The church made a wise choice, claims Mark Stamm, but one that raises questions and requires further reflection. Stamm engages in that reflection around the category of liturgical exception: a decision to affirm the ancient practice of the church while also choosing to set it aside for…

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List price: $21.99
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Publication date: 1/1/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 223
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.858
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction



What Is Required for Admission? Stories about the Invitation



Sacramental and Liturgical Exceptions: Definition and Applications



The Meals of Jesus: Justifying an Open Table on Biblical Grounds



The Meals of Jesus: Justifying an Open Table on Wesleyan Grounds



A Passionate Commitment among Methodists: Justifying an Open Table on Experiential Grounds



Open Table and the Suffering of Jesus: A Cautionary Word on Biblical Grounds



Formation as a Means of Grace: Challenging an Open Table on Wesleyan Grounds



Open Table and Hospitality: The Continuing Challenge



A Generous Reading of the Final Rubric


Notes


Index