Martyrdom, Sacrificial Libation, and the Eucharist of Ignatius of Antioch
Author | : Frederick C. Klawiter |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 245 |
Release | : 2022-09-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781978712768 |
ISBN-13 | : 1978712766 |
Rating | : 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Download or read book Martyrdom, Sacrificial Libation, and the Eucharist of Ignatius of Antioch written by Frederick C. Klawiter and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-09-07 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After showing that sacramental realism exists in neither Ignatius nor in John 6:51b-58, Frederick G. Klawiter argues that Ignatius’ eucharist contained a sacrificial wine libation (poured into a dish on the altar), symbolizing the pouring out of Jesus’ blood in his sacrificial death. Then, by drinking from the libation cup in the eucharist/agape meal, Christians sought unity of agape with one another and the crucified, risen Jesus—while anticipating the possibility of martyrdom.