The Real Presence Or the Localisation in Cultus of the Divine Presence [Paperback]

Originally published in 1928, this book was written as an exploration of 'the theory and implications of localisation in cultus'.Originally published in 1928, this book was written as an exploration of 'the theory and implications of localisation in cultus'. The text considers forms of divine presence in a variety of religious contexts, drawing a broad distinction between 'symbolic' and 'direct' manifestations of divinity in concrete objects.Originally published in 1928, this book was written as an exploration of 'the theory and implications of localisation in cultus'. The text considers forms of divine presence in a variety of religious contexts, drawing a broad distinction between 'symbolic' and 'direct' manifestations of divinity in concrete objects.Originally published in 1928, this book was written as an exploration of 'the theory and implications of localisation in cultus'. The text considers forms of divine presence in a variety of religious contexts, drawing a broad distinction between 'symbolic' and 'direct' manifestations of divinity in concrete objects. A notes section is included at the end. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in anthropology and religion.Note; Introduction; 1. The attitude which we have inherited; 2. Iconoclasm; 3. Modes of conceiving the divine presence; 4. The evidence of anthropology; 5. Localisation in food; 6. The Eucharistic presence; 7. Comparative religion again; 8. Catholicism and Hinduism; 9. The sacraments in theory; 10. Summary; Notes.