In the context of the early church, what was the primary theological significance of the laying on of hands during the appointment of deacons, as described in Acts 6?

A It primarily served as a symbolic gesture of community approval for the new deacons. B It signified the transfer of specific spiritual gifts and authority from the apostles to the deacons for their ministry. C It was solely a practical method to publicly introduce the deacons to the community. D It was mainly a ritualistic practice with no significant theological meaning.