Views During the Third Period (750-1517 A.D.) (42): The Seven Sacraments: The Eucharist

And, in the second place, we may also state that, although the term, "sacrifice," was used in connection with the celebration of this sacrament, it was used in an altogether different sense than its present use in the Roman Catholic Church. According to this early view of the Church, not Christ was offered but the Church offered itself, its prayers and thanksgiving, etc. And, in the second place, we may also state that, although the term, "sacrifice," was used in connection with the...