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Priesthood and Initiation in Augustine and Aquinas

P. 76: "In the way he weaves together initiation, priesthood, and sacrifice, Augustine displays a grasp of the astonishing novelty of the Christian 'ecclesia', the common share of the whole community in the chrism of the anointed priest, and its basic divergence from ancient models of community, whe...

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Author:Peter J. Leithart
Published: S.n., s.l., 1999
Volume:29
Pages:68-83
Periodical:Studia Liturgica
Format:Article
Topic:- Doctrine > From man to God > Jesus Christ. Redemption. Sacraments. Church. Grace. Mariology. > [Cité de Dieu. Ecclésiologie] > [Hiérarchie - Autorité - Primauté] > Clergy > [Évêque] > [Sacerdoce]
- Influence and Survival > The Middle Ages (430-1453) > Influence on the various authors and writings > Thomas of Aquin (+/- 1225-1274)
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Summary:P. 76: "In the way he weaves together initiation, priesthood, and sacrifice, Augustine displays a grasp of the astonishing novelty of the Christian 'ecclesia', the common share of the whole community in the chrism of the anointed priest, and its basic divergence from ancient models of community, whether Jewish or pagan.

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