The Shape of the Liturgy, With Additional Notes by Paul V. Martshall

The Shape of the Liturgy, With Additional Notes by Paul V. Martshall

The acquisition of the A & C Black theology list brings major Biblical commentaries and some of contemporary theology's most distinguished scholars to Continuum's already outstanding list. Continuum plans to build on the A & C Black list and its Continuum, Chapman, and Mowbray religious book programs to further expand its leading position in religious publishing.Dom Gregory Dix's classic account of the development of the Eucharistic rite continues to be the authoritative work on the subject. He presents his massive scholarship in lively and nontechnical language for all who wish to understand their worship in terms of the framework from which it has evolved. He demonstrates the creative force of Christianity over the centuries through liturgy and the societies it has molded.

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Review

"This 764 page work was first published in 1945 and has had seven reprintings, the latest being in 2015. This latest edition has been cited 558 times (Google Scholar). … The book is well worth reading." – Winifred Whelan, St. Bonaventure University (emerita), USA, Catholic Books Review

About the Author

Dom Gregory Dix was an Anglican Benedictine Monk of Nashdom and an outstanding scholar with an international reputation. The Shape of the Liturgy was his masterpiece.

Product details

• Paperback: 777 pages
• Publisher: Seabury Pr; 2nd edition (January 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816424187
• ISBN-13: 978-0816424184
• Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 6 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds