"Schillebeeckx is an honourable forebear among theologians and can always be read with profit. The challenge to theologians in our time is to examine the foundations carefully and go on to build on what is solid, as he did." --Susan K. Roll, Saint Paul University, Theoforum Vol. 39 No. 3, 2008
- Susan K. Roll, Saint Paul University,
"The work is still very relevant, both to historical studies on Trent and to the development of a theology of Eucharistic presence in the light of contemporary thinking and culture. Indeed, one might say that in Catholic circles Schillebeeckx's presentation surpasses much that has been written between then and now and students and scholars would benefit from returning to the careful and accurate thought of a Magister in the field. We can be grateful to Continuum for the reprint."- David N. Power, The Catholic Historical Review, July 2006
'A profound study made on the basis of established theological principles and with all the resources of theological scholarship. It is difficult to see on what ground Schillebeeckx's conclusions could be contested on any point.' Dom Illtyd trethowan, The Catholic Herald
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'An important work, not least because Schillebeeckx stands unequivocally on the side of the authority of the Council of Trent. The translator too has done his work well.' Irish Theological Quarterly
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On the undervalued cosmic and human importance of the eucharistic meal in the earliest church and today,[O'Loughlin] is a persuasive and knowledgeable guide ...
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