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Owen Mitchell

The Battle for the Mass

A History of the Roman Rite

Owen Mitchell

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English
Colloquium Verlag
05 March 2026
History of religion; Christian Churches & denominations; Christian liturgy, prayerbooks & hymnals; Christian life & practice
For nearly two thousand years the Roman Mass has stood at the center of Catholic life. It has shaped theology, inspired saints, unified cultures, and sustained the spiritual identity of the Church across continents and centuries. Yet the history of the Roman Rite is also a history of conflict. From the theological disputes of the early Church to the upheavals of the Protestant Reformation, from the stabilizing reforms of the Council of Trent to the sweeping liturgical changes of the twentieth century, the Mass has repeatedly become the focal point of some of the most dramatic struggles in Christian history.

The Battle for the Mass argues that the struggle over the liturgy ultimately reflects a deeper question: how the Church understands her own continuity with the faith of previous generations. Through careful historical analysis and engaging narrative, the book reveals how debates about the Mass have shaped the development of Catholic theology, authority, and spiritual life.

Sweeping in scope yet rich in historical detail, this work offers readers a compelling exploration of one of the most important and contested institutions in Christian history. For scholars, clergy, and lay Catholics alike, The Battle for the Mass provides a powerful account of how the Roman Rite became the battleground upon which the future of Catholic tradition continues to be contested.
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Imprint:   Colloquium Verlag
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 9mm
Weight:   200g
ISBN:   9798233604317
Pages:   166
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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