Karl Rahner, Walter Burghardt, Eugene Maly and Joseph M. Powers are among the 21 leading theologians who lend their creative insights to an analysis of sacramental theology today. These eminent authors reflect the global developments which are taking place in the study of the sacraments-a moving toward a "new synthesis," with a more spiritual and pastoral emphasis. This book should prove to be an important tool for teaching and learning about the nature of the sacraments and their place within the liturgical, pastoral and spiritual renewal which is taking place today