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Chapter 16
Part III: Christian Theology:
16. The Doctrine of the Sacraments.

QUESTIONS
 
1.

'A sacrament is a sign of divine things.' Why was this early definition eventually realized to be inadequate? [answer]

2.

Name the seven sacraments recognized by the medieval church. [answer]

3.

Identify the criteria used by the reformers to reduce the number of the sacraments from seven to two.[answer]

4.

On what grounds did Zwingli reject the idea of a 'real presence' of Christ in the Eucharist? [answer]

5.

In what ways does the concept of 'transsignification' relate to 'transubstantiation'? Can the former be maintained without the later? [answer]

6.

Give a brief summary of the main arguments for and against the baptism of infants. Does it make any difference to the infant concerned? [answer]