School of Theology and Seminary Graduate Papers/Theses
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Date of Award
1-5-1996
Document Type
Graduate Paper
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Liturgical Studies
Department
School of Theology and Seminary
First Advisor
Allan Bouley OSB
Subject Categories
Christianity | Religion
Abstract
This paper examines the presence of evil as understood in pre-Christian Jewish, Ancient Near Eastern, New Testament, and Patristic thought. Western christian rites of initiation have incorporated rituals symbolizing the turning from evil to the way of faith in Christ. Selected rites of initiation from the Roman rite are explored in order to gain a greater understanding of the current rite which prescribes exorcisms, anointing catechumens, scrutinies, and renounciation of sin.
Recommended Citation
Torson, Daniel L. CPPS, "The Presence of Evil and Its Implications for the Rite of Christian Initiation" (1996). School of Theology and Seminary Graduate Papers/Theses. 1529.
https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/sot_papers/1529
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