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

By Frederick C. Klawiter

After showing that sacramental realism exists in neither Ignatius nor in John 6:51b-58, Frederick G. Klawiter argues that Ignatius' eucharist contained a sacrificial wine libation (poured into a dish on the altar), symbolizing the pouring out of Jesus' blood in his sacrificial death. Then, 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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1978712758
• ISBN13: 9781978712751
• Release Date: September 2022
• Publisher: Fortress Academic
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"