Liturgy and Theology: Economy and Reality

In chapter four, "Liturgical Theology as Figurai Interpretation," Jennings offers a definition of liturgical theology as "a kind of Christian interpretation theory" grounded in ancient approaches to mystagogical catechesis whose primary focus is upon contemplation of "the divine life and economy." [...]Liturgy and Theology is best suited to a professional audience that is conversant with scholarly developments in liturgical theology, ritual studies, and research related to Ancient Near Eastern mythology. Jennings' critique and alternative framing of sacrificial substitution and Anselm, emphasizing Jesus' sacrifice within the context of a gift economy, is an example of the kind of nuanced consideration this issue needs, even if one does not necessarily agree with his conclusions.