Why Sacraments?

Why Sacraments? explores the Christian sacraments in relation to the Bible and the theological tradition, presenting solid theology in an accessible and popular manner. The book looks at the place of the sacraments in the worship of the church and the life of the Christian. The reader will find both a discussion of the seven rites called sacraments and an investigation of what it means for something to be sacramental.Contents: Foreword1 Why sacraments? 2 Baptism3 Sacramental character4 The Eucharist5 The anatomy of the sacraments I: signs, matter and form6 How many sacraments?7 Confirmation8 Ordination9 The anatomy of the sacraments II: setting, intention, minister and recipient10 Marriage11 Anointing12 Confession13 The sacraments and the Holy SpiritConclusion: Sacraments and the incarnation