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Early And Medieval Rituals And Theologies of Baptism: From the New Testament to the Council of Trent (Liturgy, Worship and Society Series) (Liturgy, Worship and Society Series)
Bryan D. Spinks
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Paperback. Presenting a survey of the historical underpinnings of baptismal liturgies and theologies, this book presents an ecumenical and geographical discussion of baptismal rites, practice and reflection, and sacramental theology. It offers the understandings of baptism in the New Testament and the development of baptismal reflection and liturgical rites. Series Editor(s): Berger, Professor Teresa; Bradshaw, Dr. Paul F.; Leal, Dr. Dave; Spinks, Professor Bryan D.; Tovey, Revd Dr. Phillip. Series: Liturgy, Worship & Society Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, Includes 1 b&w illustration. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 410.
Presenting a comprehensive survey of the historical underpinnings of baptismal liturgies and theologies, Bryan Spinks presents an ecumenically and geographically wide-ranging survey and discussion of contemporary baptismal rites, practice and reflection, and sacramental theology. Writing within a clear chronological framework, Bryan Spinks presents two simultaneous volumes on Baptismal Liturgy and Theology. In the first volume, Early and Medieval Rituals and Theologies of Baptism, Bryan Spinks summarizes the understandings of baptism in the New Testament and the development of baptismal reflection and liturgical rites throughout Syrian, Egyptian, Roman and African regions. He focuses particularly on the Homilies of ... Read more
Presenting a comprehensive survey of the historical underpinnings of baptismal liturgies and theologies, Bryan Spinks presents an ecumenically and geographically wide-ranging survey and discussion of contemporary baptismal rites, practice and reflection, and sacramental theology. Writing within a clear chronological framework, Bryan Spinks presents two simultaneous volumes on Baptismal Liturgy and Theology. In the first volume, Early and Medieval Rituals and Theologies of Baptism, Bryan Spinks summarizes the understandings of baptism in the New Testament and the development of baptismal reflection and liturgical rites throughout Syrian, Egyptian, Roman and African regions. He focuses particularly on the Homilies of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Ashgate Pub Co
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Series
Liturgy, Worship & Society Series
Condition
New
Weight
390g
Number of Pages
204
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780754614289
SKU
V9780754614289
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About Bryan D. Spinks
Bryan D. Spinks is Goddard Professor of Liturgical Studies and Pastoral Theology at Yale Institute of Sacred Music and Yale Divinity School, USA
Reviews for Early And Medieval Rituals And Theologies of Baptism: From the New Testament to the Council of Trent (Liturgy, Worship and Society Series) (Liturgy, Worship and Society Series)
’... the author's love of the topic shines through... a fascinating and intriguing read... an enticing introduction to the breadth and beauty of early Christian initiation ceremonies... This is an excellent source for scholars who need a brief, clear, learned, and very readable introduction to the central rite of Christian initiation. As such, it would also make a useful text ... Read more