What About Vestments for Pastors? (Concluded)

Authors

Arthur Carl Piepkorn, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

8-1-1959

Document Type

Article

Keywords

pastor's vestment, communion, linen, lutheran, clergy, chasuble, cincture, gown

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The church's feeling that those who minister at her altars should be vested in white - although colored overvestments might be worn -is ancient and persistent. This feeling is based not merely upon esthetic considerations and upon the custom of the period but also upon the symbolism of the Sacred Scriptures (Matt.17:2; 28:3; Mark 9:3; 16:5; Acts 1:10; Rev. 3:5, 18; 4:4; 7:9, 14; 15:6; 19:8). This symbolism, of course, does not constitute any prescription.

Disciplines

Practical Theology

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

Matthew 17:2; Matthew 28:3; Mark 9:3; Mark 16:5; Acts 1:10; Revelation 3:5, 18; Revelation 4:4; Revelation 7:9, 14; Revelation 15:6; Revelation 19:8;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Piepkorn, Arthur Carl (1959) "What About Vestments for Pastors? (Concluded)," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 30, Article 56.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol30/iss1/56