Explore the small history of a big idea—communion tokens from America’s churches. This concise, well-organized guide surveys the emergence, use, and evolution of sacramental tokens from the early Scottish church to their later American adaptations. It presents the tokens as historical artifacts, highlighting how they guarded access to the Lord’s Supper and reflected church life across centuries.
This edition frames the tokens within their religious and cultural context, offering clear descriptions of shape, material, inscriptions, and the congregations that used them. It’s designed for readers who enjoy historic numismatics, church history, and museum-grade collecting notes.
- Learn the origin and purpose of tokens in church ceremonies.
- See how tokens varied by region, denomination, and era.
- Discover examples from dozens of congregations with size, material, and text details.
- Understand how tokens faded as other practices and records changed.
Ideal for readers interested in numismatics, religious history, and practical cataloging of historical artifacts.
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Excerpt from Communion Tokens: Descriptive Catalogue of Medals and Tokens Struck for the Use of Communicants in Different Branches of the American Presbyterian Church
The use of sacramental tokens at the sacred ordinance of Communion was the established law of this Church in Scotland; and a few parishes of the Episcopal Church of old standing in the north of Scotland, and at least one Roman Catholic Church in Glasgow also used the token.
The celebration of the Lord's Supper has given rise to many contro versies, both in the early Church and among the various Christian denomina tions of later times, ever since this Holy Sacrament was instituted by our Saviour Christ, on the night before His death; - not so much concerning the sacred ordinance itself, as upon the proper ceremonies and the means to be used in its administration, of which the wine and the bread are the essen tial elements, signifying the body and blood of Christ. This is My body.
This-is My blood. This do in remembrance of Me. Volumes have been written upon the subject before the Reformation, and Luther, Calvin, Melanchthon, Wycliffe, Zwingli, and other Reformers of the sixteenth century, as well as learned Doctors of the Church since their time, have held different views as to the nature and importance of the Lord's Supper.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, meticulously researched by the author, delves into the fascinating history of Communion tokens, small bits of metal used in religious ceremonies by Presbyterian churches in America. Through the meticulous analysis of over 200 tokens, the author provides a comprehensive overview of their designs, symbolic meanings, and historical significance. The book traces the evolution of these tokens from their origins in Scotland to their use by early Presbyterian settlers in the United States. It highlights the role these tokens played in preserving religious traditions and fostering a sense of community. By examining their intricate designs and inscriptions, the author sheds light on the beliefs, customs, and challenges faced by these early congregations. This book offers a valuable contribution to the understanding of Presbyterian history and the enduring legacy of religious symbolism. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781527827325_0
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