Vahan Hovhanessian

In Remembrance of the Lord Vahan Hovhanessian

The book explores the biblical foundations, historical developments and theology of the Badarak as celebrated today. The first chapter serves as an introduction. Chapter 2, "Biblical Origins of the Badarak" investigates key aspects in bibical teachings that serve as foundations to the Badarak, such as the Passover Meal, Sacrifice Offerings in the Old Testament, the LordÕs Last Supper, followed by a cocnlusion which summerizes the main findings of the chapter. Chapter three is dedicated to the "Historical Evolution of the Badarak" Chapter Four is dedicated to exammining the birth and development of the Armenian Badara. Chapter five offers a review and an outline of the Badarak as celebrated today. The emainder of the book offers a contemporary commentary on the Badarak with its two p arts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Eucharist Ð Holy Communion. The Appendices includes: Active Participation in the Badarak; Practices and Customs Related to the Badarak; Glossary and Biblical References