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The Church still officially prefers the traditional interment of the deceased. Despite this preference, cremation is now permitted as long as it is not done to express a refusal to believe in the resurrection of the body. [7] Until 1997, Church regulations used to stipulate that cremation has to take place after a funeral service.
In cases where the local authorities impose cremation, such as for reasons of public health, this is no obstacle to an Orthodox funeral. For those persons for whom a funeral is not allowed, the most that may be done is the chanting of the Trisagion as the body is being carried to the cemetery. The Orthodox burial rite is discussed in several ...
Samuele R. Bacchiocchi (29 January 1938 [1] – 20 December 2008 [2]) was a Seventh-day Adventist author and theologian, best known for his work on the Sabbath in Christianity, particularly in the historical work From Sabbath to Sunday, based on his doctoral thesis from the Pontifical Gregorian University.
From 2013 to 2023, McClellan worked as scripture translation supervisor for the LDS Church. [2] [9] He has a bachelor's degree in ancient Near Eastern studies from Brigham Young University with a minor in Classical Greek, [10] a master's degree in Jewish studies at the University of Oxford, and a master of arts in biblical studies from Trinity Western University.
Journal of Biblical and Pneumatological Research: 1044-6494 Wipf and Stock: Eugene, Oregon: United States Journal of Biblical Apologetics: 1938-6397 JBA 2000–present California Biblical University and Seminary: Orange, California: United States Journal of Biblical Counseling formerly the Journal of Pastoral Practice: 1063-2166 JBC 1977–present
Cremation is a very old and quite common custom. [1] [2] For some people, the act of cremation exemplifies the belief of the Christian concept of "ashes to ashes". On the other hand, in India, cremation and disposal of the bones in the river Ganges (considered by many in India, as well as Hindus [3] around the world
Biblical Interpretation: A Journal of Contemporary Approaches is a peer-reviewed academic journal of biblical studies published in five issues per year by Brill Publishers. The editor-in-chief is Colleen Conway.
Interpretation is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal that covers the field of biblical studies. The editor-in-chief is Samuel L. Adams (Union Presbyterian Seminary). It was established in 1947 and is published by SAGE Publications.