9780282425555 - The Theory and Use of the Church Calendar in the Measurement and Distribution of Time: Being an Account of the Origin and Use of the Calendar, of Its: ... to the Us... (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the reader about traditions and innovations concerning the recording of time as evidenced in the Church Calendar. This calendar is based on the passage of the sun and moon. This book delves into the gradual development and refinements that have occurred over time, including the addition of feasts and the adjustment of lunar counts to fit the solar calendar year. Although using some terms with which the reader may be unfamiliar, the author clarifies concepts so that any curious reader can understand them. The author demonstrates the profound effect the Church Calendar has had not only on religious observances but also on non-secular history and current societal institutions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.