Confirmation in the Lutheran tradition: toward redefinition and renewal

James W Knowles

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Confirmation in the Lutheran tradition: toward redefinition and renewal

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James W Knowles. Confirmation In the Lutheran Tradition: Toward Redefinition and Renewal. Andover Newton Theological School. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/eccde460-3389-46d7-a426-aec69dd07eae?locale=es.

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J. W. Knowles. Confirmation in the Lutheran tradition: toward redefinition and renewal. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/eccde460-3389-46d7-a426-aec69dd07eae?locale=es

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James W Knowles. Confirmation In the Lutheran Tradition: Toward Redefinition and Renewal. Andover Newton Theological School. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/eccde460-3389-46d7-a426-aec69dd07eae?locale=es.

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James W Knowles

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This project studies the theology and practice of confirmation within the Lutheran church. The historical development of confirmation is traced from its roots in the early church down to the twentieth century. A case study is also presented describing one congregation's attempt to renew its practice of confirmation. A traditional tendency to over-emphasize confirmation at the expense of baptism is questioned as well as typical methods of confirmation preparation. Confirmation is related to its roots in baptism and the process of initiating children into the church. Encouragement is given to less structured and more individual methods of confirmation preparation.

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