This book is about how the BCP can transform your day into a sacramental life. David deSilva, one of my favorite NT scholars, writes this book to introduce users of the BCP to the theology that it leads us into — and this is a very good book. It covers four themes: baptism (walking in the newness of life), holy eucharist (nourishment for the new life), marriage (partnership for the new life), and burial (gate of eternal life).Regarding McKnight's praise for Desilva's Sacramental Life, one commentor also recommends Leonel L. Mitchell’s Praying Shapes Believing: A Theological Commentary on the Book of Common Prayer.”
There are here 45 short little readings and practices that can help you explore the sacramental life of baptism, eucharist, marriage and burial — this might be the best
theological introduction to major dimensions of the BCP.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
New Book Recommendations
For those of you using the Book of Common Prayer, friends of mine recommend that you take a look at David Desilva's Sacramental Life: Spiritual Formation Through the Book of Common Prayer (Paperback). Scot McKnight says:
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2 comments:
Andy,
I ordered this book immediately, and my copy arrived today (Oct. 28). DeSilva's book looks especially interesting for United Methodists because he is now a minister in that communion--having left the Episcopal Church. He goes beyond the "Morning Prayer," "Evening Prayer' and "Compline" outlines, to look at the body of the BCP--parts often overlooked by lay persons and casual users who are only reading the liturgies for fixed-hour prayer.
Best wishes,
Mason
Mason, I've just ordered my copy. From what reviews I've read about the book, it looks as though we should really be blessed in reading this one. Thanks for suggesting it!
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