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Liturgical Love.

Authors :
Wolterstorff, Nicholas
Source :
Studies in Christian Ethics. Aug2017, Vol. 30 Issue 3, p314-328. 15p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

In this article, I focus on the ways in which liturgical participation can be a manifestation of love rather than on the formative effects of liturgy. I introduce the discussion by distinguishing two quite different love commands that Jesus issued: we are to love our neighbors as ourselves, and the followers of Jesus are to love each other as he loved them. The former sort of love I call ‘neighbor love’, the latter, ‘Christ-like friendship love’. I distinguish two ways in which both kinds of love can be manifested: by exercising the love, or by giving symbolic expression to the love. I point to various dimensions of Christ-like friendship love that the New Testament singles out for attention, and show how these dimensions can be exercised in the liturgy. I then point to ways in which neighbor love can be manifested. I conclude with some brief reflections on liturgical participation as formative of love. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09539468
Volume :
30
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Studies in Christian Ethics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
124120717
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0953946817693587