Let every soul be Jesus' guest :a theology of the open table /Mark W. Stamm.

Name/Title

Let every soul be Jesus' guest :a theology of the open table /Mark W. Stamm.

Description

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. xiii, 223 p. ;23 cm.

Book Details

Author

Stamm, Mark Wesley.

Place Published

City

Nashville

Date Published

circa 2006

Publication Subjects

Close and open communion. Intercommunion. Methodist Church--Doctrines. United Methodist Church (U.S.)--Doctrines.

Call No.

BV825.7 .S73 2006

ISBN

0687493838 (binding: pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN

2005028554

Notes

Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-214) and index.