Of Water and the Spirit: A Liturgical Study of Baptism

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St Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1974 - 170 pages
A study of the Orthodox understanding of Baptism and Chrismation.

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Contents

INTRODUCTION TO REDISCOVER BAPTISM
7
CHAPTER I
15
The Catechumenate
18
Exorcisms
20
The Renunciation of Satan
27
Allegiance to Christ 6 The Confession of Faith 7 15 18 20 27
30
The Mystery of Water
37
The Blessing of Water
38
Form and Essence
53
In the Likeness of Christs Death and Resurrection
60
Baptism 28 MARAW 37 40 44 45 53 60
66
CHAPTER III
71
The Seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit
72
The King 4 The Crucified King 5 The Priest 6 The Prophet 7 The Holy Spirit 71
75
THE ENTRANCE INTO THE KINGDOM
109
CHAPTER V
131

The Priests Prayer for Himself
44
And show this Water
45
The Oil of Gladness
51
CONCLUSION
149
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
155
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