Edward Foley, Capuchin, the Duns Scotus Professor of Spirituality and Professor of Liturgy and Music at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago
What a useful book! So many histories of the Eucharist deal
primarily with its theological development, it is a pleasure to
have a book in a format large enough to accommodate architectural
drawings, substantial apposite quotations in the margins, photos of
liturgical vessels from Roman times to the present, substantial
sections on the written forms of liturgical texts from scrolls to
books, the development of music from single voice poetic recitation
of psalms and prayers.Catholic Books Review
The original edition of Foley’s book found a broad audience because
it distilled an enormous amount of state-of-the-art liturgical
scholarship into an informative, reader-friendly overview of the
history of the Roman Mass. This edition repeats that accomplishment
and does it even better.Theological Studies
Edward Foley’s large and graphically grand new edition of From Age
to Age helps all of us realize that our Christian roots (in
eternity, of course, but also in time, in the form of ceremonies,
chalices, architecture) are thoroughly fascinating and humbling,
endearing and supportive.Review for Religious
Edward Foley’s revised and expanded edition of From Age to Age is
an even more valuable resource for anyone interested in
understanding and appreciating the Christian Eucharist than the
original proved to be sixteen years ago. This revision, at nearly
twice the size of the original, is a welcome addition to any
liturgical library. For all who have not had the opportunity to
discover the riches of the first edition, this book is a must for
your reading list. You will be sure to walk away with a renewed
love of, appreciation for, and understanding of the Eucharist as it
has evolved throughout the ages.Pastoral Music
From Age to Age is the definitive reference and resource for anyone
studying this venerable tradition of Christian worship.The Midwest
Book Review
As a text for an undergraduate course on the history of worship,
there is simply nothing to compare to it for breadth of material in
an engaging format.Tom Lawson, DMin, Ozark Christian College,
Joplin, Missouri
It seems to me that we are living in a time in the life of the
Church when there are some who wish to ‘reform’ the liturgical
reforms of Vatican II, often in complete ignorance. Alive
contemporary liturgy is rooted in preserving the best practices of
the past and being open to God’s creative spirit in the present. I
believe that Ed Foley’s newly revised and expanded liturgical work
From Age to Age is an essential and classic text in helping local
parishes and pastors enliven our liturgies. More than just
providing an excellent historic overview of liturgy, Ed’s very
creative work helps us to understand the theological and cultural
settings from which our liturgy has, and continues to,
emerge.Monsignor Robert M. Perkins, Pastor, Church of the
Immaculate Conception, Hampton, Virginia
The genius of this book is that it is almost a multimedia
experience between two covers. . . . Most impressive, though, is
the vast number of images throughout the text—art pieces, book
illustrations, schematic drawings, floor plans, photographs of
buildings and artifacts, musical notation—all of which supplement
the author’s argument that to understand the history of the
Eucharist fully one needs to look broadly at the culture that
surrounded it as well as at the liturgical texts and theological
underpinnings. This is a great text for the interested
nonprofessional as well as the academic. Parish study groups and
liturgy committees would both enjoy this book and benefit greatly
from it. U.S. Catholic
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