Martyrdom, Sacrificial Libation, and the Eucharist of Ignatius of Antioch

By Frederick C. Klawiter

Book Overview

Frederick G. Klawiter argues that in Ignatius' eucharist, a wine libation symbolized the pouring out of Jesus' blood in his sacrificial death. By drinking from the libation cup in the eucharist/agape meal, Christians sought unity of agape with one another and the crucified, risen Jesus--while anticipating the possibility of martyrdom.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1978712774
• ISBN13: 9781978712775
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Fortress Academic
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"