ISBN Transubstantiation (Theology, History, and Christian Unity) book English Paperback 288 pages

This thoroughgoing study examines the doctrine of transubstantiation from historical, theological, and ecumenical vantage points. Brett Salkeld explores eucharistic presence in the theologies of Aquinas, Luther, and Calvin, showing that Christians might have more in common on this topic than they have typically been led to believe. As Salkeld corrects false understandings of the theology of transubstantiation, he shows that Luther and Calvin were much closer to the medieval Catholic tradition than is often acknowledged. The book includes a foreword by Michael Root.ContentsForeword by Michael Root1. IntroductionRejection of TransubstantiationAgreement on Transubstantiation?The Marginalization of TransubstantiationConfusion about TransubstantiationThe Corruption of Transubstantiation2. Transubstantiation in the Catholic TraditionOrigins of TransubstantiationTransubstantiation and Real PresenceTransubstantiation and AristotleTransubstantiation in the Summa Theologiae'Quid Sumit Mus?' and Transignification: Two Test Cases for Understanding3. Martin LutherReal Presence without TransubstantiationLuther and the SwissReplacing TransubstantiationSigns, Signification, and the Persistence of Bread and WineThe Incarnational Pattern and the Persistence of the Bread and Wine4. John CalvinSign and RealityRes Tantum in CalvinZwinglian or Thomist?Ascension and Real PresenceThe Holy SpiritAn Obstacle and a Way ForwardConclusionIndexesThe Author Brett SalkeldBrett Salkeld (PhD, Regis College, University of Toronto) is archdiocesan theologian for the Archdiocese of Regina, Saskatchewan, where he serves as ecumenical officer and is responsible for the diaconate formation program. He is the book review editor for the...Continue readingabout Brett Salkeld