medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture >> I'm also confused because 'chrism' in today's parlance is the oil. Is he >> using it as a term for baptism rights? The point being made was that the chrism (consecrated oil - three different types) had to be paid for. John Briggs ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.html