The sacred actions of Christian worship /

The sacred actions of Christian worship / edited by Robert E. Webber - Nashville, TN : Star Song Publishing Group, c.1994. - v.1-7. v.6 xliv, 366p ; ill ; hbk ; 28.5cm. - The complete library of Christian worship ; 6. .

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Contents : v6 : Part 1 : The sacred actions among the churches.

Sacred actions among the contemporary churches. Includes are section on Brethren (Plymouth) Assemblies (p 10) by Rex Koivisto. Part 2 : History and theology of sacred actions, sacraments and ordinances.

The significance of sacred actions -- The history of sacraments, ordinances and sacred actions. Part 3 : Baptism.

A history of baptism -- Contemporary theologies of water baptism -- The practice of baptism -- Confirmation -- Renewal of the Baptismal Covenant. Part 4 : The Lord's Supper.

History of the Lord's Supper -- Theologies of the Lord's Supper -- The practice of the Lord's Supper. Part 5 : Sacred actions for the seasons of life.

Child dedication -- Marriage -- Funeral. Part 6 : Sacred actions in the life of the Christian community.

Ordination and commissioning -- Reconciliation -- Annointing of the sick -- Footwashing -- The solemn assembly.

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Public worship--encylopedias.
Rites and cereminies.
Liturgies.
Sacraments.
Baptism.
Lord's supper.

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