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

Download or read book Martyrdom, Sacrificial Libation, and the Eucharist of Ignatius of Antioch written by Frederick C. Klawiter and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-09-07 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After showing that sacramental realism exists in neither Ignatius nor in John 6:51b-58, Frederick G. Klawiter argues that Ignatius’ eucharist contained a sacrificial wine libation (poured into a dish on the altar), symbolizing the pouring out of Jesus’ blood in his sacrificial death. Then, 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.