A Second Century Liturgy (Part 1)

In this episode on Liturgy in the second century, we resume our journey of reconstructing and envisioning early Christian worship. In Part 1, we focus on change and continuity with regard to the (1) location, (2) timing, and the (3) “shape” that the Eucharistic gathering is taking in this post apostolic era. You won’t want to miss this one! Leave your thoughts and comments below! 2:00 The Christian Eucharist and the Jewish Passover: misconceptions 5:05 Justin Martyr’s Description of Early Christian Worship in Rome 9:38 Why we should be careful when reading Justin Martyr’s account 12:14 The Location: from predominantly domestic settings to rented spaces 14:59 Christians are renting dining halls in Roman “insulae” 17:59 Christians are renting Roman storehouses 21:41 Day(s) of the week and time(s) of the day for Christian Eucharist 36:14 The changing “Shape” of the second century ritual 40:13 “Symposium Form” vs “Discernment Form” 47:31 What they are reading when gathered, and what they ARE NOT reading. 51:04 No Torah readings in second century; more evidence that Saturday evening Eucharist may have been first century practice? 55:14 Preview of Part 2: Sites, sounds, smells, and atmosphere of the gathering . . . SOCIAL:   / thecatholicb.  .   / thecatholic.  .   / thecathbros   SEND US AN EMAIL WITH QUESTIONS OR TOPIC REQUESTS: [email protected]