""Altars According to the Code of Canon Law"" is a rigorous canonical study that examines the legal and liturgical regulations governing the most sacred element of the Catholic sanctuary. Following the promulgation of the 1917 Code of Canon Law, this work serves as a comprehensive guide to the discipline and tradition surrounding the construction, placement, and consecration of altars within the Church.
Author Nicholas Martin Bliley provides a detailed analysis of the distinction between fixed and portable altars, the requisite materials for their manufacture, and the significance of the relics placed within them. Beyond mere architectural guidelines, the text explores the theological and juridical foundations that ensure the altar remains a worthy site for the Eucharistic sacrifice. This volume is an invaluable resource for canon lawyers, historians of church architecture, and those interested in the formal liturgical standards of the early twentieth century. Through careful interpretation of ecclesiastical statutes, the work highlights the intersection of divine worship and formal law, preserving the historical continuity of Catholic ritual practice.
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