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

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.

Author: Frederick C Klawiter

Publisher: Fortress Academic

Publication Date: Feb 26, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1978712774

ISBN-13: 9781978712775