Definitions
Sorry, no definitions found. You may find more data at ritualism.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word Ritualism.
Examples
-
These, remarkably enough, are characteristics of the later phases of the Movement, known as Ritualism, rather than of its beginning.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913
-
"Ritualism" in the middle of the nineteenth century not uncommonly meant the study or practice of ritual, i.e. ecclesiastical ceremonial; while those who favoured ritualism were apt to be called "ritualists".
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913
-
With so-called "Ritualism" he had little fellow-feeling; it was a younger and less learned movement which thrust his friends aside.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913
-
Among, the much-rebuked follies and abuses of so-called "Ritualism," none that I have heard of are indeed so dangerously and darkly "Ritual" as this piece of authorized mockery of the most solemn act of human life, and only entrance of eternal life -- Repentance.
On the Old Road, Vol. 2 (of 2) A Collection of Miscellaneous Essays and Articles on Art and Literature John Ruskin 1859
-
Nigel Scotland, "Evangelicals, Anglicans and Ritualism in Victorian England" article on CofE conflicts, with discussion of various sermons
-
Nigel Scotland, "Evangelicals, Anglicans and Ritualism in Victorian England" article on CofE conflicts, with discussion of various sermons
-
Running themes: Ritualism, dangers thereof; the confessional; Catholicism/Ritualism = Judaism or a corrupted version of same; the Mass.
-
Points of interest: Today mostly saw people fulminating against Ritualism--that is, the emerging Anglo-Catholic movement.
-
Running themes: Ritualism; "Papal Aggression"; dangers of auricular confession.
-
Running themes: Ritualism; "Papal Aggression"; dangers of auricular confession.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.