RELI 1710 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Wide Open Space, Consubstantiation, Transubstantiation
12 Apr 2016
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Practices and observances : set aside as sabbath day to distinguish themselves from jews, more than just a rest day" but also a primary day of worship. Goes back to the time of jesus" early followers meeting together. In ancient days of the church, the meeting was done to eat together: mega churches are unique to american evangelical christians, eastern orthodox churches have an eastern/muslim feel domes, for example in st. peters. Characterized on the inside by huge open space on the inside. Kept up by strong arches on ceiling. Wide open space: done so that you can fill the place up with people full and they look up. Symbolizes the smallness of the people there: many old fashioned christian buildings have a cross shape layout from the top. In catholic, every week: eat the bread, drink the wine. Some protestants celebrate once a year cause it is as important as marriage.
