02557cam a22003613u 4500 48278 UtSlPG 20260610134117.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Freeman, Philip, 1818-1875 Rites and Ritual: A Plea for Apostolic Doctrine and Worship Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-02-16 Produced by Richard Hulse, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Rites and Ritual: A Plea for Apostolic Doctrine and Worship" by Philip Freeman is a theological treatise written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the observed deviations of the English Church from what Freeman considers the authentic practices of the early Christian Church, particularly concerning the frequency of the Eucharistic celebration and the proper rituals associated with it. The author argues for a return to an apostolic form of worship, emphasizing the importance of aligning contemporary practices with historical doctrines and rituals. The opening of the text sets the stage for Freeman's critical examination of the state of worship within the English Church, expressing his concern that many current practices deviate significantly from the foundational principles established by Christ and the apostles. He reflects on the historical context, lamenting the reduced frequency of Eucharistic celebrations, which he claims undermines the Church's spiritual health and vitality. Freeman seeks to contrast the richness of early Christian rituals with the contemporary practices, advocating for a revival of the apostolic traditions that he believes would restore the Church's integrity and essence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Rites and ceremonies Church of England -- Customs and practices Sacraments Church of England -- Liturgy Ritualism Phillpotts, Henry, 1778-1869 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48278 89117 89117