Of Water and the Spirit 0281029067

In this study of the Orthodox understanding of Christian initiation, the rites of baptism and chrismation, Fr Schmemann

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Of Water and the Spirit
 0281029067

Table of contents :
INTRODUCTION
TO REDISCOVER BAPTISM
CHAPTER, I
PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM
1. The Meaning of Preparation
2. The Catechumenate
3. Exorcisms
4. The Renunciation of Satan
5. Allegiance to Christ
6. The Confession of Faith
CHAPTER II
BAPTISM
1. The Mystery of Water
2. The Blessing of Water
3. The Priest's Prayer for Himself
4. '~And show this Water ... "
5. The Oil of Gladness
6. "Form" and "Essence"
7. "In the Likeness of Christ's Death and Resurrection"
8. Baptism
CHAPTER III
THE SACRAMENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
1. , The White Garment
2. The Seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit
3. The King
4. The Crucified King
5. The Priest
6. The Prophet
7. The l:ioly Spirit
CHAPTER IV
THE ENTRANCE INTO TUE KI~GDOM
1. The Procession '
2. Baptism and Euch~rist "
3. The Rites of the Eighth Day
4. The ' Washing Off of the Holy Chrism
5. The Tonsure
CHAPTER V
THE CHURCHING
1. The Old and The New
2. The Ptay~rs of the First Day
3. The Nammg of The Child
4. The Churching
,CONCLUSION
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, SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
. NOTES AND REFERENCES

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