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Council of Carthage of 419

5th century · AD 419 · Councils & Canons · 1 passages

Background on Council of Carthage of 419

In his own words on 1 Corinthians

  • 1 Corinthians 15:29

    It also seemed good that the Eucharist should not be given to the bodies of the dead. For it is written: "Take, Eat," but the bodies of the dead can neither "take" nor "eat." Nor let the ignorance of the presbyters baptize those who are dead.

    The Canons, Canon XVIII

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