Eschatological Themes in the Catechumenal and Baptismal Rites: The Example of the Catechetical Homily of Theodore of Mopsuestia

Although the theme of eschatology is not at the forefront of baptismal theology, it plays an important role in it. It is referred to in both the catechumenal rites and during the baptism ceremony. This theme is particularly prevalent in the catechetical teachings of Theodore of Mospuestia (350–428)....

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Main Author: Anna Grzywa
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: Polskie Towarzystwo Teologiczne 2017-09-01
Series:Ruch Biblijny i Liturgiczny
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Online Access:https://rbl.ptt.net.pl/index.php/RBL/article/view/251
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Summary:Although the theme of eschatology is not at the forefront of baptismal theology, it plays an important role in it. It is referred to in both the catechumenal rites and during the baptism ceremony. This theme is particularly prevalent in the catechetical teachings of Theodore of Mospuestia (350–428). In the, he explains the process and theology of the sacrament of baptism and of the Eucharist. This article summarizes the most important elements of this teaching and indicates the moments during the celebration when eschatological elements seem to be particularly emphasized; it also tries to ask about the cause of similar practices.
ISSN:0209-0872
2391-8497