ABSTRACT

First published in 1928, The Development of Sacramentalism traces the history of the fundamental presuppositions upon which the doctrine of sacraments is built from primitive religions, through the Old Testament and the Mystery Cults. This book will be of interest to students of history and religion.

chapter Chapter I|14 pages

Primitive Ideas and Customs

chapter Chapter II|16 pages

Old Testament

chapter Chapter III|13 pages

Sacrifice as Sacrament

chapter Chapter IV|14 pages

The Hebrew Prophets

chapter Chapter V|10 pages

The Mystery Religions

chapter Chapter VI|14 pages

The Background of Christianity

chapter Chapter VII|12 pages

The Teaching of Jesus

chapter Chapter VIII|16 pages

The Apostolic Church

chapter Chapter IX|14 pages

The Ante-Nicene Fathers

chapter Chapter X|17 pages

The Middle Ages

chapter Chapter XI|12 pages

The Reformation and After

chapter Chapter XII|14 pages

Modern Views and Difficulties