In this comprehensive study michael lawler incorporates the insights of philosophy anthropology . Two foundational principles guide our author in his exploration of sacramental theology in his book symbol and sacrament first lawler has a practical edge faithful to the ancient maxim that sacramentum propter hominem sacraments are for people this helps inform his approach to the subject matter with insights from the anthropological . In this comprehensive study michael lawler incorporates the insights of philosophy anthropology biblical and liturgical studies to fashion a theology of sacraments as prophetic symbols reflecting on each of the sacraments he presents the significant biblical data highlights important historical shifts and notes contemporary revisions of the sacramental rites and current theological . Symbol and sacrament a contemporary sacramental theology item preview symbol and sacrament a contemporary sacramental theology by lawler michael g eglise catholique symbolisme theology doctrinal sakramententheologie sacraments history of doctrines signs and symbols publisher new york paulist press collection