Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-192) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Preface -- The authors -- The power of storytelling -- Ritualizing our stories -- Connecting the divine and human narratives -- Welcoming the child -- Preparing for marriage -- Encountering death -- Creating new rituals -- Revitalizing rituals with stories -- Reconciling stories and rituals -- Epilogue.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Bringing together two of our greatest sources of meaning and transformationThis book marries two partners that are made for each other. The result, as in all good unions, is mutual enrichment and deeper life.--Jack Shea, author of Stories of GodNow available in paperback, this moving and enlightening book presents us with a compelling vision of what can happen when we take the opportunity to connect stories and rituals--a vision of individuals and communities transformed through a deeper sense of connection to our loved ones, our communities, and God. Herbert Anderson and E.
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Title
Mighty stories, dangerous rituals.
International Standard Book Number
0787956481
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Pastoral theology.
Rites and ceremonies.
Storytelling-- Religious aspects-- Christianity.
Pastoral theology.
RELIGION-- Christian Ministry-- Pastoral Resources.