Great essay, and a word desperately needed in modern Christianity.
The same text from Psalm 24 is read out in Orthodox churches on the night of Pascha. After the congregation circles the church while singing a hymn, the priest bangs on the door of the darkened church with his cross and shouts, “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.” A voice from inside replies, “Who is this King of Glory?” The priest replies, “The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.” The doors are thrown open and the congregation joyfully enters the now brilliantly lit sanctuary, a beautiful image of Christ bringing light to the world and purifying all things.
Great essay, and a word desperately needed in modern Christianity.
The same text from Psalm 24 is read out in Orthodox churches on the night of Pascha. After the congregation circles the church while singing a hymn, the priest bangs on the door of the darkened church with his cross and shouts, “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.” A voice from inside replies, “Who is this King of Glory?” The priest replies, “The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.” The doors are thrown open and the congregation joyfully enters the now brilliantly lit sanctuary, a beautiful image of Christ bringing light to the world and purifying all things.
Brilliant
Thanks!
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It’s really wonderful to see the work of Dr Heiser being brought into play with the broader tradition of the Church.
May his memory be eternal.