Colin Buchanan is always worth reading, bringing his clear analysis and historical grasp to people in a most readable way. This booklet needs reading carefully, as the underlying topic is quite subtle and complex. But go slowly and he most helpfully examines different current and historic theories of what's happening in the 'consecration' of elements in Holy Communion. He gently demolishes the traditional catholic arguments for a physical change of the elements at consecration prior to distribution and reception. I'd read several books on eucharistic theology before, but in this short treatment he included significant arguments I'd not read before.

I wish I'd read this before having to write some of my essays this term! ( )