An exploration of the complexities/perplexities raised by asking what is the Eucharist? It serves to point the way forward beyond the plurality of answers and emphases without reducing their significance. It develops a Eucharistic way to consider questions put to the Eucharist, and thus locates theological reflection on the Eucharist within it.

What is the Eucharist? This direct question would seem to yield an equally direct answer. However, as soon as we begin to answer it, we encounter an array of responses layered with various complexities. The answer is shaped by who answers, for example a roman catholic, an Anglican, or a Baptist. Perhaps, even the name 'Eucharist' would be contested. Answers to this question would reflect not only confessional differences but also the spectrum of theological and liturgical perspectives across Christianity. In this book, Ralph McMichael analyses these complexities/ perplexities raised by asking this questions.

Mentioned in the 'new titles just published' section, 9th July 2010