medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
> Greetings all.
>
> A friend asked this morning about the significance of the "eighth day" in
> theology. I wonder if anyone could supply some information/links which I
> might pass along. I suspect the beginnings of "Eighth Day" Theology are far
> older than the medieval period, but any help you certainly be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Rev. Dean M. Bell
Whether rightly or not, the octagonal shape of baptistries, which can
be traced back to the early 4th century with such examples as the
Lateran baptistry, has been explained as symbolic of "rebirth".
Cheers,
Jim Bugslag
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