The Controversy of the Number of Sacraments in Christianity

The chapter delves into the historical perspectives and debates surrounding the number of sacraments in Christianity. It discusses the evolution of the concept from early Church history to the official recognition of seven sacraments in the high Middle Ages, contrasting this with varying views that identify different numbers of sacraments. The conversation challenges traditional beliefs by examining the lack of definitive evidence for the existence of seven sacraments in early Church writings.