Dutch Reformed Ordination and Installation

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Before the Reformation, the Dutch were familiar with Catholic ordination rituals, but these changed drastically in the late 16th century. How did these changes shape the clergy-laity divide? This study explores the reformation of ecclesiastical offices through liturgical forms for ministers, elders, and deacons. It examines their theological roots, the laying on of hands, and includes a critical edition of the 1586 Reformed ordination texts.