Before The Table

Before The Table: An Inquiry, Historical And Theological Into The True Meaning Of The Consecration Rubric In The Communion Service Of The Church Of England (1875) is a book written by John Saul Howson. It is an in-depth examination of the consecration rubric in the communion service of the Church of England. The book explores the historical and theological context of the rubric, and seeks to uncover its true meaning. Howson draws on a range of sources, including the writings of early Church fathers, to shed light on the interpretation of the rubric. The book provides a detailed analysis of the language used in the rubric, and considers how this language has been understood and interpreted over time. It also considers the implications of different interpretations of the rubric for the practice of the communion service in the Church of England. Overall, Before The Table is a scholarly work that will be of interest to anyone seeking to understand the history and theology of the Church of England, and the meaning of its liturgical practices.With Appendix And Supplement, Containing Papers By Bishop Of St. Andrews, And R. W. Kennion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.