Liturgical Language : Keeping It Metaphoric,

Through a review of the history of language, Ramshaw illustrates the difficulties of forming texts from words that have undergone numerous translations and whose primary meanings have also changd throughout the centuries. Her discussion of symbolic imagery and theological language illustrates how essential it is that words be evaluated and chosen with understanding and care.

Gail Ramshaw, a scholar of liturgical language, is associate professor of religion at LaSalle University, Philadelphia.

The Challenge for Liturgical Language	p. 5
Our Linguistic History	p. 13
Generic Speech	p. 18
Symbolic Imagery	p. 25
Theological Language	p. 35
The Householder's Treasure	p. 41
Endnotes	p. 47
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