Memorialism
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Memorialism is the belief held by some
This viewpoint is commonly held by
It is rejected by other branches of Christianity, including the
History
Early Christianity
While many Church Fathers imply a real presence of Christ in Holy Communion, Clement of Alexandria and Tertullian used the word "symbol" to define the Eucharist: "the Holy Scripture named wine a mystical symbol of the holy blood (Clement of Alexandria)", and interpret John 6:53-56 to be about allegories about faith.[13] However, it is disputed if Clement held a symbolic view of the Eucharist,[14] and some have argued that Tertullian held to a view of spiritual presence in the Eucharist.[15][16][17]
Medieval
Many of the Waldensians rejected a real presence in the Lord's Supper, seeing it as a symbol.[18] The same view was held by Peter Kániš who held to memorialism, against whom Bishop Nicholas wrote a treatise defending the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist against him.[19][20][21]
Pico della Mirandola argued that Christ is not literally present in the Eucharist but instead it is symbolic of the blood and body of Christ. [22]
Huldrych Zwingli
The theology of
Zwingli argued that the Eucharist is more about the presence of Christ in the minds of people instead of his presence in the elements.[25] This indicates that, although its liturgies remain an important aspect of being a Christian, its potential benefits are not found in any metaphysical interpretation related to the bread and wine used in the ritual.[25]
In addition, unlike
Anabaptism
References
- ^ "Basic Beliefs: Baptism & the Lord's Supper". Southern Baptist Convention. 2018. Archived from the original on 12 March 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
The Lord's Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby members [...] memorialize the death of the Redeemer and anticipate His Second Coming.
- ^ "What We Believe: Baptism & the Lord's Supper". National Baptist Convention. 2018. Archived from the original on 7 August 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
We believe the Scriptures teach that Christian baptism is the immersion in water of a believer, into the name of the Father, and Son, and Holy Ghost; to show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Savior, with its effect, in our death to sin and resurrection to a new life; that it is prerequisite [...] to the Lord's Supper, in which the members of the church, by the sacred use of bread and wine, are to commemorate together the dying love of Christ; preceded always by solemn self-examination.
- ^ ISBN 9780231111300.
- ^ "The Lord's Evening Meal: An Observance That Honors God". What Does The Bible Really Teach?. Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. 2014 [2005]. pp. 206–208. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ "The Lord's Supper: Why Do Jehovah's Witnesses Observe the Lord's Supper Differently From the Way Other Religions Do?". Watchtower Online Library. Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ "The Eucharist: The Facts Behind the Ritual". The Watchtower. Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. 1 April 2008. pp. 26–29. Retrieved 18 July 2020 – via Watchtower Online Library.
- ^ "University of Virginia Library". Religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu. 2006-09-07. Archived from the original on 2007-10-30. Retrieved 2010-07-29.
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The Westminster Confession emphatically declares that Christ is truly present in the elements and is truly received by those partaking, "yet not carnally and corporally, but spiritually" (chap. 31, par. 7). The insistence is that while Christ's presence is not physical in nature it is no less a real and vital presence, as if it were a physical presence. ... Those of us in the Reformed tradition are under strong obligation to honour the notion of the real presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper.
- ^ Garvie, Alfred Ernest (1920). The Holy Catholic Church from the Congregational Point of View, namely, the One Church in the Many Churches. London: Faith Press.
He is really present at the Lord's Supper without any such limitation to the element unless we are prepared to maintain that the material is more real than the spiritual. It is the whole Christ who presents Himself to faith, so that the believer has communion with Him.
- ISBN 978-0-664-25496-4.
As whole persons we encounter the real, spiritual presence of Christ.
- ISBN 9781490860077.
For Anglicans and Methodists the reality of the presence of Jesus as received through the sacramental elements is not in question. Real presence is simply accepted as being true, its mysterious nature being affirmed and even lauded in official statements like This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion.
- ISBN 9780802805218.
In the Roman Catholic Church the official explanation of how Christ is present is called transubstantiation. This is simply an explanation of how, not a statement that, he is present. Anglicans and Orthodox do not attempt to define how, but simply accept the mystery of his presence.
- ISBN 978-1-4982-8292-5.
- ^ "Did Clement Believe in the Real Presence?". Catholic Answers. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ^ Bibliotheca Sacra and Theological Review. Allen, Morrill, and Wardwell. 1844.
- ^ The British Magazine and Monthly Register of Religious and Ecclesiastical Information, Parochial History, and Documents Respecting the State of the Poor, Progress of Education, Etc. J. Petheram. 1833.
- ^ Kaye, John (1888). Works of John Kaye, Bishop of Lincoln: Miscellaneous works with memoir of the author. Rivingtons.
- ^ "Waldenses | Description, History, & Beliefs | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2023-01-22.
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- ISBN 978-1-4982-0364-7.
- ISBN 978-1-4008-8683-8.
- ^ "Philip Schaff: History of the Christian Church, Volume VI: The Middle Ages. A.D. 1294-1517 - Christian Classics Ethereal Library". www.ccel.org. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-664-26019-4.
- ISBN 0819218626.
- ^ ISBN 9781108425896.
- ISBN 978-0687120178.
- ^ a b Snyder, Arnold (2006). "Was the Bread Only Bread, and the Wine Only Wine? Sacramental Theology in Five Anabaptist Hymns". Conrad Grebel University College. Retrieved 28 April 2022.