Christian Sacraments in a Postmodern World: A Theology for the Third Millennium - Softcover

Christian Sacraments in a Postmodern World offers a fresh perspective on the sacramental event by bringing together two generally unrelated subjects in a new way: sacramental theology and postmodern philosophical thought. Osborne shows, in an innovative way, how these two factors of third millennium life can be positively united to encourage powerful new thinking on the ways we Christians not only theorize about sacraments but also live sacraments. Using a key section on sacraments from the Catechism of the Catholic Church and by employing foundational concepts of postmodern philosophy and several issues from medieval Franciscan philosophy, the author develops a distinctly different approach to sacrament events. Here is a visionary, thoughtful work by a major theologian, writer and educator. It is sure to stir thinking and discussion among theologians, philosophers, liturgists and religious educators.

Kenan B. Osborne, O.F.M., who holds a Dr. Theol. Degree from Ludwig-Maximilians Universitat, Munich, Germany, is Professor of Systematic Theology (Emeritus) at the Franciscan School of Theology/Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA. He is the author of numerous books and articles.