The Controversies on Baptism and Transubstantiat
The Controversies on Baptism and Transubstantiation by George Bernard Shaw is a book that explores the debates surrounding these two Christian doctrines. The author delves into the history of both baptism and transubstantiation, examining their origins and evolution over time. He also analyzes the various arguments for and against each doctrine, providing insights into the complexities of religious beliefs and practices. Overall, this book offers a thought-provoking exploration of some of the most contentious issues in Christianity.
By George Bernard Shaw · First published 1928 · Genre: Religious Criticism, Philosophical, Historical · 1,022 words
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Meanwhile the inevitable effect of dropping the peculiar doctrines of Jesus and going back to John the Baptist, was to make it much easier to convert Gentiles than Jews; and it was by following the line of least resistance that Paul became the apostle to the Gentiles. The Jews had their own rite of initiation: the rite of circumcision; and they were fiercely jealous for it, because it marked them as the chosen people of God, and set them apart from the Gentiles, who were simply the uncircumcized. When Paul, finding that baptism made way faster among the Gentiles than among the Jews, as it enabled them to plead that they too were sanctified by a rite of later and higher authority than the Mosaic rite, he was compelled to admit that circumcision did not matter; and this, to the Jews, was an intolerable blasphemy.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: George Bernard Shaw
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Criticism, Philosophical, Historical, Theological, Essay
- Length: 1,022 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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- Religious Criticism — The text critically examines religious doctrines and controversies, particularly focusing on baptism and transubstantiation.
- Philosophical — The work delves into philosophical questions about religious practices and beliefs, questioning their validity and implications.
- Historical — The narrative provides a historical account of religious disputes and their impact on society over centuries.
- Theological — The content discusses theological debates and interpretations of Christian doctrines.
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baptism · transubstantiation · religion · theology · Christianity · sacrament · faith · doctrine · ritual · controversy · philosophy · spirituality