Sacred Space in Syriac Orthodox Liturgy: A Ritual and Theological Perspective

Chapter 1,
Introduction,
Purpose statement and Research Questions,
Previous Research,
Theoretical Starting points and Methodological consideration,
Material,
Research process,
Limitations,
Disposition,
Chapter 2,
Architectural Context for the Sedro of Entrance,
Introduction to the chapter,
Urban type,
Rural type,
Liminal Space, The enclosed Sanctuary,
Conclusion,
Chapter3,
History of the Syriac Orthodox Rite of Entrance, 9-13th Centuries,
Introduction to the Chapter,
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Conclusion: Ritualizing the sanctuary and the Altar,
Chapter 4,
The sedro of entrance in the 9th -13th centuries,
Themes and imagery,
Introduction to the Chapter,
God as merciful,
Remembering the past,
Sacrifice of the Christ,
Altar/ Sanctuary
Incense and Myrrh,
Filthy Sinners,
Conclusion,
Chapter5,
Ritual place: Before God at the center of the Cosmos,
Introduction to the chapter,
Liminality and Ritualization,
Approaching the sanctuary and the Altar: Ritual Roles,
The preparation of the Priest,
Sedro of entrance on the Altar and Sanctuary: Holy of Holies, Middle earth, Garden of Eden and Throne room of God,
Emplacement,
Legalizing sacred space,
Conclusion,
Chapter 6,
Ritual Body: Th unclean and God-Bearing Community,
Introduction to the Chapter,
Lowliness and sacredness,
Estrangement from God,
Becoming Sacred Space,
Conclusion,
Chapter 7,
Final discussion,
Purpose and Research Question,
The entrance Rite as a Rite of passage,
The Sedro of Entrance as a prayer of transformation,
Final Word