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Record Nr.

UNINA9910163935603321

Autore

McDonnell Kilian

Titolo

Christian initiation and baptism in the Holy Spirit : evidence from the first eight centuries / / Kilian McDonnell and George T. Montague

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Collegeville, Minnesota : , : Liturgical Press, , [1994]

©1994

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (343 pages)

Disciplina

234/.12/09015

Soggetti

Baptism in the Holy Spirit - History of doctrines - Early church, ca. 30-600

Baptism in the Holy Spirit - History of doctrines - Middle Ages,600-1500

Initiation rites - Religious aspects - Christianity - History of doctrines - Early church, ca. 30-600

Initiation rites - Religious aspects - Christianity - History of doctrines - Middle Ages,600-1500

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Title Page -- Dedication -- Copyright -- Précis -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Part One: The New Testament Evidence -- 1. Fire and Power: Spirit-Baptism in Q and Mark -- 2. Works of Mercy and Righteousness: Spirit-Baptism in Matthew -- 3. Pentecostal Fire: Spirit-Baptism in Luke-Acts -- 4. Spiritual Body and Spiritual Rock: Spirit-Baptism in the Pauline Tradition and Hebrews -- 5. The Witness of Rome-1 Peter: Baptismal Grace Is Saving and Charismatic -- 6. Living Water: Spirit-Baptism in John -- 7. Charism and Community: Spirit-Baptism and the Building of the Church -- 8. Conclusions: Spirit-Baptism in the New Testament -- Part Two: The Early Post-Biblical Evidence -- Introduction -- 9. Tertullian: African/Enthusiast/Rigorist -- 10. Tertullian: Montanism and Reluctant Withdrawal of Communion -- 11. Origen: "Baptism Is the Principle and Source of the Divine Charisms" -- 12. Origen: "No River Is Good Except the Jordan" -- 13. Hilary of Poitiers: The Poet Bishop as Bridge -- 14. Hilary of Poitiers: The River of God and Intense Joy -- 15. Cyril of



Jerusalem: Apostolic Memories in the Very Theater of Salvation -- 16. Cyril of Jerusalem: The Geography and History of the Spirit -- 17. Cyril of Jerusalem: From Outside the Mystery to Inside -- 18. Cyril of Jerusalem: "We Can Also See and Feel"- The Transformation of Jerusalem -- 19. Apostolic Constitutions: Standardizing the Charisms -- 20. John Chrysostom: From Jordan to Calvary -- 21. John Chrysostom: Then and Now-A Study in Zeal and Apathy -- 22. Philoxenus: "Our Baptism is the Holy Spirit" -- 23. Philoxenus and the Syrians: The Monasticized Charisms -- 24. Conclusion: Spirit-Baptism and Initiation in the Early Post-Biblical Tradition -- 25. General Conclusions: here We Were and Where We Are -- General Index -- Index of Biblical References.

Sommario/riassunto

Christian Initiation and Baptism in the Holy Spirit by Kilian McDonnell and George Montague examines the role of the Holy Spirit in Christian initiation from the New Testament to the first eight centuries. The authors provide evidence that the imparting of spiritual gifts, or charisms, was integral to the sacraments of initiation, such as baptism and confirmation. The book argues that the experience of the Holy Spirit is central to the church's liturgy and community life, challenging previous interpretations of baptism as a private spiritual experience. The analysis includes perspectives from early Christian theologians like Tertullian, Origen, and Cyril of Jerusalem. This scholarly work is aimed at theologians, church leaders, and those interested in the historical and theological foundations of Christian practices.