Communion Tokens (Classic Reprint): Descriptive Catalogue of Medals and Tokens Struck for the Use of Communicants in Different Branches of the ... Presbyterian Church (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the small history of a big idea—communion tokens from America’s churches. This concise, well-organized guide surveys the emergence, use, and evolution of sacramental tokens from the early Scottish church to their later American adaptations. It presents the tokens as historical artifacts, highlighting how they guarded access to the Lord’s Supper and reflected church life across centuries.

This edition frames the tokens within their religious and cultural context, offering clear descriptions of shape, material, inscriptions, and the congregations that used them. It’s designed for readers who enjoy historic numismatics, church history, and museum-grade collecting notes.

- Learn the origin and purpose of tokens in church ceremonies.
- See how tokens varied by region, denomination, and era.
- Discover examples from dozens of congregations with size, material, and text details.
- Understand how tokens faded as other practices and records changed.

Ideal for readers interested in numismatics, religious history, and practical cataloging of historical artifacts.

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