The Archeology of the Sacraments

Authors

P. E. Kretzmann, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

5-1-1939

Document Type

Article

Keywords

baptism, church, sacrament, christian archeology, latin, apostles, christening, easter, tertullian

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The boundary between history and archeology is somewhat indefinite, but for the purpose of this short discussion the following distinction may be of value. History is a more or less orderly narration of events, either in the form of a chronicle which notes down occurrences from day to day or week to week, like a diary, or in logical arrangement, presenting events in units as the historian understands the incidents which he presents. Archeology, on the other hand, and, in this instance, Christian archeology, is the science of Christian antiquity, an orderly presentation not so much of historical events as of information pertaining to cities, houses, furniture, appointments, customs, and other interesting data, many of which have historical significance without being an integral part of history.

Disciplines

History of Christianity

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Ephesians 1:13-14; Ephesians 4:30; John 3:5; Ephesians 5:26; Matthew 6:11; 1 Corinthians 11:28-29;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Kretzmann, P. E. (1939) "The Archeology of the Sacraments," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 10, Article 34.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol10/iss1/34