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INITIATIONSRITEN UND UEBERGANGSRITEN IN DER BAPTISTENKIRCHE.
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- Author(s): Karg, Siegfried
- Source:
Swiss Journal of Sociology / Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Soziologie; 1985, Vol. 11 Issue 3, p581-594, 14p, 7 Charts
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Rites of Initiation and Passage Rites in the Baptist Church. (English)
- Abstract:
This article discusses initiation rites and rites of passage within the Baptist church. The author focuses on how or whether "profane" or secular rites of passage influence religious rites. The author describes the rites of passage practices within the Baptist church, and focuses on the emphasis placed on baptism. The "pseudo" right of passage of the blessing of children is presented, as well as the significance of confirmation rites.
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