Examines the introduction of grape juice into the celebration of Holy Communion in the late 19th century Methodist Episcopal Church and reveals how a 1,800-year-old practice of using fermented communion wine became theologically incomprehensible in a mere forty years. It argues that 19th century Methodists placed a premium on the ability to perceive reality accurately in order to act morally. They therefore rejected any action or substance that dulled or confused the senses.
| ISBN: | 9780817356972 |
| Publication date: | 30th October 2011 |
| Author: | Jennifer L Woodruff Tait |
| Publisher: | The University of Alabama Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 189 pages |
| Series: | Religion and American Culture |
| Genres: |
Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals Christianity |