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The Easter Controversy: With a concluding analysis of its relation to Praxis Easter is the most important celebration for Christianity because it commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, a foundational notion upon which the faith is built. Accordingly, it is the principle feast and the high point of the ecclesiastical year, which has been an established tradition as old as Christianity. Easter has been universally observed since the middle of the second century. The original celebration generally consisted of a vigil with readings followed by a feast with the Eucharist. This was a time for rejoicing because the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus were seen as a saving unit. Christ's transition from death to resurrection, which represents a new life, has traditionally meant a transition for Christians from the burden of sin to a life of freedom with God. Jesus was slain on the day when the Jews celebrated Passover, as...

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