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| − | '''Transubstantiation''' is the [[doctrine]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church]] which states that during the [[consecration]] of the [[sacrificial offerings]] of wine and bread at the [[ | + | '''Transubstantiation''' is the [[doctrine]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church]] which states that during the [[consecration]] of the [[sacrificial offerings]] of wine and bread at the [[ Mass]], that the bread and wine are literally changed into the body and blood of [[Christ]]. This is a view in contrast with the beliefs of some Protestant groups which also celebrate rites recalling Christ's [[Last Supper]], but who believe that the wine and bread are symbolically, rather than actually, the body and blood of Jesus. |
Transubstantiation was sometimes a contentious issue during the [[Protestant Reformation]], a historical period of conflict and warfare among christians over a number of issues of [[scriptural interpretation]], doctrine, [[philosophy]], and both church and secular [[politics]]. | Transubstantiation was sometimes a contentious issue during the [[Protestant Reformation]], a historical period of conflict and warfare among christians over a number of issues of [[scriptural interpretation]], doctrine, [[philosophy]], and both church and secular [[politics]]. | ||
[[Category:Christian Theology]] | [[Category:Christian Theology]] | ||
Revision as of 21:08, December 10, 2008
Transubstantiation is the doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church which states that during the consecration of the sacrificial offerings of wine and bread at the Mass, that the bread and wine are literally changed into the body and blood of Christ. This is a view in contrast with the beliefs of some Protestant groups which also celebrate rites recalling Christ's Last Supper, but who believe that the wine and bread are symbolically, rather than actually, the body and blood of Jesus.
Transubstantiation was sometimes a contentious issue during the Protestant Reformation, a historical period of conflict and warfare among christians over a number of issues of scriptural interpretation, doctrine, philosophy, and both church and secular politics.