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Parting of the Waters: Divergences in Early Theologies of Baptismal Anointing Practices

Farnsworth, Elizabeth H.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1364906223

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2013, Master of Arts (M.A.), University of Dayton, Theological Studies.
The practice of baptismal anointing was diverse both in practice and interpretation in the first four centuries. Early Christians at times interpreted the practice of baptismal anointing in the context of Old Testament anointings, as well as the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan. Liturgical development of baptism can be seen as early as the second and third centuries with relation to anointing practices. The fourth century shows further liturgical development affected by the Christological and Pneumatological debates, as well as the growth of Christianity both doctrinally and ecclesially. As a result of the heresy debates of the fourth century, many early Christians sought to unify the practice and doctrinal theology concerning the baptismal practices. An understanding of the ritual development can aid in modern theological discussions concerning the baptismal liturgy.
Silviu Bunta, Ph.D. (Advisor)
132 p.
Religion; Religious History; Theology
Baptismal anointing; anointing; baptism; Early Church.

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  • Farnsworth, E. H. (2013). Parting of the Waters: Divergences in Early Theologies of Baptismal Anointing Practices [Master's thesis, University of Dayton]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1364906223

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Farnsworth, Elizabeth. Parting of the Waters: Divergences in Early Theologies of Baptismal Anointing Practices. 2013. University of Dayton, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1364906223.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Farnsworth, Elizabeth. "Parting of the Waters: Divergences in Early Theologies of Baptismal Anointing Practices." Master's thesis, University of Dayton, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1364906223

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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