Description
Book SynopsisAfter showing that sacramental realism exists in neither Ignatius nor in John 6:51b-58, Fred 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.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Ignatius and the Issue of Sacramental Realism
Chapter 3 John 6:53—The Scandal of a Crucified Messiah as Divine Wisdom, and Martyrdom as “Eating his Flesh and Drinking his Blood”
Chapter 4 Martyrdom, Sacrificial Libation, and the Eucharist/Agape of Ignatius
Chapter 5 John 19:34—The Death of Jesus as a Sacrificial Libation and “Living Water”
Chapter 6 The Tomb of Polycarp: Sacrificial Libation and a Refrigerium
Chapter 7 Conclusion
Appendix: The Dating of Ignatius
