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** A Masterful Survey of the Roman Mass
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Review by Matthew S.C. Olver
Destined to become the standard one-volume study of the most-prayed eucharistic rite in the history of Christendom. The author deftly stewards readers through 1,600 years of history with a lucid and eloquent narrative. Read the review ([link removed]) .
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** The Arts Transcend Reductionism
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Review by Ben Lima
Reductionism contains or limits an object of study, rather than acknowledging its full richness. The author argues that art is neither a superfluous luxury nor a guilty pleasure, but instead a pointer to the goodness of creation. Read the review. ([link removed])
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** Worshiping God with Heart, Mind, and Body
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Review by Emily Hylden
Bodies have often been cast as subservient to souls, intellects, the less-tangible bits of humanity — but this misunderstands God’s revelation. Our bodies are intrinsic to who we are. They are the site of our redemption, and so we cannot avoid dealing with their presence in worship. Read the review ([link removed]) .
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** A Helpful Tool for Anglican Chant
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Review by Jason Abel
Anglican chant is part of our collective DNA in the Episcopal Church, and all 150 Psalms are presented and pointed for ease of use in an attractively bound spiral book. Read the review ([link removed]) .
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** How Our Vows Shape New Vows
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Review by Charles Hoffacker
Christian vows welcome us into a network stronger than our shortcomings. This book works out the implications of baptismal vows through subsequent vows, with substantial attention to the vowed life of religious communities. Read the review ([link removed]) .
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