Home › Christianity › The Sacramental Mystery
  • The Sacramental Mystery by Paul Haffner book cover
  • The Sacramental Mystery by Paul Haffner book cover
1 2

The Sacramental Mystery

by Paul Haffner

A Catholic synthesis of sacramental theology

$30.05 USD
$37.57 USD $30.05 USD
Save 20%

Paperback New

Delivery to your door
In stock·Dispatches in 1–2 business days
Standard shipping* from $4.35
Standard shipping transit* 5–8 business days after dispatch

Faster options are available.

Rates and delivery estimates depend on your destination and item quantity. Estimates are informational only; the final shipping method and rate are selected at checkout.
Secure checkout
American Express Apple Pay DiscoverGoogle Pay Mastercard PayPalVisa
30-day eligible returns Returns & refunds policy

AlbakiReads Editorial

A Catholic synthesis of sacramental theology

Paul Haffner examines the seven sacraments as a meeting point of human and divine life in Catholic Christianity. The book first addresses shared questions about sacramental validity and efficacy, the roles of minister and recipient, and the effects attributed to the sacraments. It then considers each sacrament in turn, including the necessity of Baptism, the Eucharist’s sacrificial character, and the nature of Marriage. Ecumenical questions are also brought into the discussion, connecting classical theological issues with concerns that shape Christian understandings across traditions. The result is a broad treatment of sacramental theology, spanning general principles and specific rites.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers seeking a broad introduction to Catholic sacramental theology.
  • Readers interested in the theology of Baptism, Eucharist, and Marriage.
  • Readers exploring ecumenical questions about Christian sacraments.

Themes

The seven sacramentsCatholic sacramental theologyValidity and efficacyEcumenism

Based on publisher information and book metadata.

Book overview

THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS lie at the centre of Christian life and experience, for here God the Holy Trinity touches human lives and hearts. This book is one of the few at the present time to offer a global synthesis of the main themes in the sacramental mystery in which the human and divine, the material and the spiritual realms are intimately intertwined. Paul Haffner outlines how the sacraments are the chief means in the Church through which God's people are reconciled to the Father, through His Son, by the power of the Holy Spirit. The treatise illustrates classical issues like the conditions for the validity and the efficacy of the sacraments, as well as the minister, recipient and effects of these sacred mysteries; it deals with particular topics like the necessity of Baptism, the sacrificial character of the Eucharist, and the nature of Marriage. As he examines each sacrament in turn, the author also explores how new ecumenical questions affect Christian sacramental understanding.
Shipping & returnsShipping options, delivery timing, and our return policy.

In-stock items normally dispatch within 1–2 business days. The ZIP-code estimator on this page is informational only; the final shipping method, price, and availability are confirmed at checkout for your full order.

For the initial delivery estimate we use these transit windows after dispatch: Standard 5–8 business days, Expedited 2–4 business days, and Priority 1–2 business days. Holiday delays are not included.

Eligible items can be returned within 30 days in accordance with our return policy.

Customer reviews

You may also like

View all