The Sacred Actions Of Christian Worship1,000-Character Scholarly Preview
The Funeral
Contributor / Topic: Sacred Actions of Worship
Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor
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Chapters & Articles in The Funeral (5)
Entry 1
Historical Origins And Development Of The Funeral
Christian rituals related to death did not begin at the funeral service. Dying itself was surrounded by many Christ…
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Entry 2
A Theology Of The Funeral
The Christian funeral must find ways to affirm Christian belief in Christ's victory over death, commend the decease…
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Entry 3
A Liturgical Order For The Christian Funeral
The following funeral liturgy is designed as a service of witness to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Like every s…
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Entry 4
A Basic Liturgy For A Funeral
The following is an outline for an informal funeral service that reflects the themes described in the articles abov…
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Entry 5
Guidelines For Planning The Funeral
Since the liturgical celebrations of the funeral bring together family and friends who are experiencing deep grief,…
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