Memorialism
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Memorialism is the belief held by many Protestant denominations that the elements of bread and wine (or juice) in the Eucharist
(more often referred to as The Lord's Supper by memorialists) are symbolic of the body and blood of Jesus
, the feast being primarily a memorial meal. The theory comes largely from the work of Reformed
theologian Huldrych Zwingli
. The term comes from : "This do in memory of me" and the attendant interpretation that the Lord's Supper's chief purpose is to help the participant remember Jesus.
This viewpoint is commonly held by Evangelical churches such as Baptists, Pentecostals, Plymouth Brethren
and the Restoration Movement
.
Eucharist
The Eucharist , also called Holy Communion, the Sacrament of the Altar, the Blessed Sacrament, the Lord's Supper, and other names, is a Christian sacrament or ordinance...
(more often referred to as The Lord's Supper by memorialists) are symbolic of the body and blood of Jesus
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
, the feast being primarily a memorial meal. The theory comes largely from the work of Reformed
Reformed churches
The Reformed churches are a group of Protestant denominations characterized by Calvinist doctrines. They are descended from the Swiss Reformation inaugurated by Huldrych Zwingli but developed more coherently by Martin Bucer, Heinrich Bullinger and especially John Calvin...
theologian Huldrych Zwingli
Huldrych Zwingli
Ulrich Zwingli was a leader of the Reformation in Switzerland. Born during a time of emerging Swiss patriotism and increasing criticism of the Swiss mercenary system, he attended the University of Vienna and the University of Basel, a scholarly centre of humanism...
. The term comes from : "This do in memory of me" and the attendant interpretation that the Lord's Supper's chief purpose is to help the participant remember Jesus.
This viewpoint is commonly held by Evangelical churches such as Baptists, Pentecostals, Plymouth Brethren
Plymouth Brethren
The Plymouth Brethren is a conservative, Evangelical Christian movement, whose history can be traced to Dublin, Ireland, in the late 1820s. Although the group is notable for not taking any official "church name" to itself, and not having an official clergy or liturgy, the title "The Brethren," is...
and the Restoration Movement
Restoration Movement
The Restoration Movement is a Christian movement that began on the American frontier during the Second Great Awakening of the early 19th century...
.