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Abstract. This book introduces readers, with little or no background in Christianity, to the theology and history of Christian rituals. It opens with a brief explanation of the role of symbols in human life based on recent anthropological studies.
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WebThis chapter discusses the problems of objectivity in describing rituals, the relationship of power to rituals, their ambiguous nature, and their uniqueness. It introduces the areas of human life in which rituals play a central role: maturation, friendship and marriage, meals, …
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WebFor those who desire a basic understanding of the tenets of Christian faith, this paper offers a brief history of Christianity and summarizes the central Christian beliefs in God, Jesus Christ, the Trinity, the Bible and authority, sin and reconciliation, sacraments, spiritual …
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Religious ritual activities such as praying privately or visiting places that are considered sacred if carried out in broad scope, celebrating holidays, and so on, have the effect of giving ...
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Available formats PDF Please select a format to save. By using this service, ... Rituals in early Christianity. New perspectives on tradition and transformation. Edited by Nienke M. Vos and Albert C. Geljon. (Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae, 164.) Pp. xii …
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Nienke Vos. Based on the paradigmatic shift in both liturgical and ritual studies, this multidisciplinary volume presents a collection of case studies on rituals in the early Christian world. After a methodological discussion of the new paradigm, it shows …
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