The Theory and Practice of Extended Communion

Phillip Tovey has worked in ministerial education for almost a decade and is well known for his many publications in the field of liturgy. His last major book was 'Inculturation of Christian Worship: Exploring the Eucharist' published by Ashgate. He has conducted in-depth research into the issue of Communion by Extension over a number of years, and this book is one of the most extensive discussions of this modern phenomenon.

Contents: Introduction: the nature and scope of this book; Part I Developments in the Churches: The Roman Catholic church; The Methodist church; The Church of England and the Anglican Communion; Part I: conclusions. Part II A Case Study and Theological Implications: Case studies from the rural parishes; Case studies from the urban parishes; Repercussions for ministry; Questions of liturgical practice; Implications for ecclesiology; Part II: conclusions. Part III General Conclusions: General conclusions; Bibliography; Index.