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The article titled "Felix Culpa: Ritual Failure and Theological Innovation in Early Christianity" is a review of a book written by Peter-Ben Smit. The book analyzes rituals in early Christianity and their relationship with the community's identity. The author argues that "failed rituals" serve as catalysts for reflecting on the ritual itself and its development. The book is based on the study of Pauline texts and the Gospel of Mark, and also includes a chapter on Philo of Alexandria. The author highlights the importance of bodily and material rituals in early Christianity. [Extracted from the article]

The article is a review of the book "The Theology of the Early Christians (1st to 5th centuries)" written by Emanuela Prinzivali and Manlio Simonetti. The book, translated from Italian to Spanish, offers an updated and documented view of ancient Christian theology. The book is divided into two main parts: reflection on God and Christ, and reflection on man. The authors explore the theological and anthropological issues of the first five centuries of Christianity, highlighting the importance of understanding the origins and development of Christian thought. [Extracted from the article]