Comparative theology. The sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Chrismation and Eucharist Cover Image

Comparative theology. The sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Chrismation and Eucharist
Comparative theology. The sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Chrismation and Eucharist

Author(s): Paul Octavian Porcescu
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Facultatea de Teologie Ortodoxă Alba Iulia
Keywords: Sacraments of Initiations; Baptism; Chrismation; Eucharist; Divine Estabilishing; the Eff ects of Sacraments of Initiation; Eucharistic communion; Divine Grace; Orthodox Confession; Catholic Catechism

Summary/Abstract: The study addresses, by comparative manner, the issue of the Sacraments of Initiation in the sacramental ministry of the Church, in the two largest Christian denominations - Orthodox and Roman Catholicism. Analytical relationship between the two major Christian doctrines, that wants a constant in this paper, commits to a deep insight into the reality of the sacramental nature of the Sacraments of Initiation, as they were defi ned, stated and interpreted based on scriptural and patristic sources; such research approach achieved an overall view of the comparative nature of the relationships reported. Powered by a quad-sharing of research, the study appealed to the gathering of referential opinions, judgments and arguments for the topics addressed in the research.

  • Issue Year: XIX/2014
  • Issue No: Suppl_2
  • Page Range: 255-264
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Romanian