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This paper studies the connection of Scripture and liturgical actions with the examples of the footwashing and the Ephphetha rite. It examines their historical development and the current rite and especially explores the relationship of anamnesis and mimesis in them. Although the footwashing rite contains mimetic elements, it is not simply a (theatrical) re-enactment of John 13, but a liturgical action that starts to put Jesus’ commandment of love into practice during the celebration which t...This paper studies the connection of Scripture and liturgical actions with the examples of the footwashing and the Ephphetha rite. It examines their historical development and the current rite and especially explores the relationship of anamnesis and mimesis in them. Although the footwashing rite contains mimetic elements, it is not simply a (theatrical) re-enactment of John 13, but a liturgical action that starts to put Jesus’ commandment of love into practice during the celebration which then will be fulfilled in everyday life. It is an anamnesis of his command. The Ephphetha rite refers back to Mark 7:32-35 and shapes selected aspects of it to a catechumenal (adults) or post-baptismal rite (children). The conclusion reflects on how the anamnesis of Scripture in the liturgy is supported by mimetic elements. Anamnesis and mimesis cannot be strictly separated. The rites liturgically enact what Scripture says.» weiterlesen» einklappen

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Theologie

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Theologie, Christentum