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9780814624081

Liturgical Language : Keeping It Metaphoric, Making It Inclusive

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  • ISBN13:

    9780814624081

  • ISBN10:

    0814624081

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1996-02-01
  • Publisher: Liturgical Pr
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Summary

Through a review of the history of language, Ramshaw illustrates the difficulties of forming texts from words that have undergone numerous translations and whose primary meanings have also changd throughout the centuries. Her discussion of symbolic imagery and theological language illustrates how essential it is that words be evaluated and chosen with understanding and care.

Author Biography

Gail Ramshaw, a scholar of liturgical language, is associate professor of religion at LaSalle University, Philadelphia.

Table of Contents

The Challenge for Liturgical Languagep. 5
Our Linguistic Historyp. 13
Generic Speechp. 18
Symbolic Imageryp. 25
Theological Languagep. 35
The Householder's Treasurep. 41
Endnotesp. 47
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