Sacred Actions Of Worship

Topics Include:

• An analysis of how Christian worship, from its very beginnings in first-century Jerusalem to its present practice around the world, has always been dependent on actions as well as words.
• Biblical, historical, and contemporary descriptions of the acts of baptism, breaking of bread, washing of feet, anointing with oil, and laying on of hands.
• Studies of the worldwide observance of Christian worship for the seasons of life—child dedication, marriage, and funerals.
• Sacred actions within the Christian community—ordination and commissioning, reconciliation, anointing of the sick, foot-washing, and the solemn assembly.