"Apostolic Succession" and the "Eucharist"

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Compares and contrasts the theories of Ignatius and Clement on the Catholic doctrine of "Apostolic Succession" and the "Eucharist".

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Paper Summary:

This is a short paper on the writings of some of the very early fathers of the Christian/Catholic church, Ignatius and Clement. This paper mostly relates to the role and importance of bishops and priests to the early church.

From the Paper:

"Clement and Ignatius certainly agree that only an exclusive group within the faith is permitted to hold worship services and offer gifts. Clement devotes a significant portion of his First Letter to the issue, stating that the orderly procedure of preaching and worship depends on God's will. Thereafter, he explains the basis for the doctrine of apostolic succession concluding that those who celebrate "the sacrifices" (the Eucharist) with persons of proper authority "shall be guilty of no slight sin.""

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APA Citation:

"Apostolic Succession" and the "Eucharist" (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Comparison-Essay-Apostolic-Succession-and-the-Eucharist/58057

MLA Citation:

""Apostolic Succession" and the "Eucharist"" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Comparison-Essay-Apostolic-Succession-and-the-Eucharist/58057>