Eucharist Shaping and Hebert’s Liturgy and Society

Gabriel Hebert's seminal book Liturgy and Society inspired engagement with Eucharistic worship, paving the way for further liturgical reform in the second half of the twentieth century. This book re-examines Hebert's work, doing so uniquely in the light of the current dialogue about Church, liturgy and mission. Bishop argues that Hebert's contribution has been overlooked latterly and that a re-appreciation opens up fruitful ways of thinking and acting, making this book a distinctive contribution to a lively debate. If the options are reaction or novelty, this book shows how Hebert's thinking subtly undermines both.