Sacraments and ministry in the Scottish Episcopal Church

Davies, J. R. and Taylor, N. (2022) Sacraments and ministry in the Scottish Episcopal Church. Scottish Episcopal Institute Journal, 6(1), pp. 69-80.

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Abstract

Sacraments and ministry, as expressed through liturgy and episcopacy, have especially defined Scottish Episcopacy against Presbyterianism. "Apostolic order" is central to thinking about liturgy and the sacraments, and to ministry. While the authorised liturgies of the SEC are subject to a process of constant renewal, it is consciously rooted in the ancient traditions of the Church catholic — not in the archaeological sense of finding contemporary use for any and every text discovered, nor in the narrow sense of clinging to Scottish particularities, but rejoicing to inhabit a living and dynamic tradition of worship. The distinctive orders of ministry are similarly cherished, not merely as theologically grounded human agencies of divine grace, but as embodying continuity with the work of the apostles of Christ.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Davies, Dr John
Authors: Davies, J. R., and Taylor, N.
Subjects:B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BR Christianity
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BT Doctrinal Theology
D History General and Old World > DA Great Britain
College/School:College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities
Journal Name:Scottish Episcopal Institute Journal
Journal Abbr.:SEIJ
Publisher:Scottish Episcopal Institute
ISSN:2399-8989
ISSN (Online):2399-8989
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2022 The Authors
First Published:First published in Scottish Episcopal Institute Journal 6(1): 69-80
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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