Eucharist and American Culture: Liturgy, Unity, and Individualism

by Dennis C. Smolarski

Publisher:

Paulist Press

, 2010

Overview

Eucharist and American Culture is a unique resource that considers the impact of American individualism upon the liturgical celebration of the Eucharist. Short, insightful chapters offer key sociological points and liturgical understanding as well as summarize recent academic works and research results of Robert Bellah, Robert Putnam, and Jean Twenge. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal is consulted regarding the celebration of the liturgy. Suitable for use as an undergraduate religious studies resource, this book will also find a place in courses in religion and culture and sociology of religion, as well as in seminary formation programs and programs for parish liturgical ministers.

Product Details

• Title: Eucharist and American Culture: Liturgy, Unity, and Individualism
• Author: Dennis C. Smolarski
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Print Publication Date: 2010
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Church › Unity
• ISBNs: 9780809146703, 0809146703
• Resource ID: LLS:CHRSTMRCNCLTR
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T19:20:53Z

About Dennis C. Smolarski

Dennis C. Smolarski is a Jesuit priest who has been on the faculty of the department of mathematics and computer science at Santa Clara University in California since 1982. He has a long-time interest in Western and Eastern liturgies and occasionally assists at Byzantine Catholic parishes. He is the author of How Not to Say Mass and Sacred Mysteries.