Event Participant(s)

Joyce Ann Zimmerman

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Session Description

Going "back to the sources" can tell us much about worship practices. This workshop will trace the first four centuries of Christian celebration and practice of Baptism and Eucharist. There will be a special focus on the early church's understanding of conversion, the experience of the catechumens, how the sacraments were first celebrated and understood, and the meaning of the many gestures and symbols used.

Conference Title

2009 Calvin Symposium on Worship

Event Date

1-30-2009

Event Type

Workshop/Seminar

Type (recording/text)

Recording

Topic

History of Christianity

Keywords:

history, early church, baptism, Eucharist

Upload Date

30-1-2009 12:00 AM

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Jan 30th, 12:00 AM

Baptism and Eucharist: Early Celebration and Practice

Going "back to the sources" can tell us much about worship practices. This workshop will trace the first four centuries of Christian celebration and practice of Baptism and Eucharist. There will be a special focus on the early church's understanding of conversion, the experience of the catechumens, how the sacraments were first celebrated and understood, and the meaning of the many gestures and symbols used.