For For Christians of any tradition who want the debate over the Eucharist argued fairly in dialogue; not for readers wanting a historical study of eucharistic theology.
Should I read this?
For the general reader
4 of 5strongly recommended
For the researcher
3 of 5worth your time
Difficulty
2 of 5moderate
Lewis, Tolkien and Billy Graham debate the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
How it proceeds
Philosophic4 of 5
Scriptural4 of 5
Experiential2 of 5
Sociological1 of 5
Historical2 of 5
Independent intensities, 0–5 — what the work is made of, not how good it is.
Published by Ignatius Press in 2019, this imagined conversation gives voices to C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien and Billy Graham, who discuss whether Jesus is symbolically or substantially present in the Eucharist. The three speak for Anglican, Catholic and evangelical traditions.
