Bestselling author Richard Leonard has written an accessible, engaging, and educational journey through the history, liturgy, and theology of the seven sacraments, as well as the Rite of Christian Burial, where history, liturgy, and contemporary theology intersect. The book expands the ritual and theological horizons of those who have celebrated the sacraments for their whole lives and introduces neophytes to the question of why sacraments are essential in the Christian life. In addition, it explores the endless possibilities they provide in developing our Christian lives.
About the AuthorRichard Leonard, SJ, is a Jesuit of the Australian Province.He has lectured across Australia and in England, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, Pakistan, India, and the United States, and has a master's degree in systematic theology and a doctorate in cinema studies.
Book InformationISBN 9780809106509
Author Richard LeonardFormat Hardback
Page Count 192
Imprint Paulist Press International,U.S.Publisher Paulist Press International,U.S.
Weight(grams) 318g