ISBN: 9781331683124 - woman's work in the church: historical notes on deaconesses and sisterhoods (classic reprint) (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 explores the fascinating and often overlooked role of women in the early Christian Church, particularly focusing on the deaconesses, a group of women who held a distinct and important position within the religious hierarchy. The author meticulously examines historical records, including biblical texts, early Church councils, and writings of prominent theologians, to trace the evolution of the deaconesses' role from its origins in the Apostolic Age through the fourth and fifth centuries. The book delves into the complex relationship between the deaconesses, Church widows, and virgins, shedding light on the evolving understanding of female roles within the Church and how these roles were interpreted and practiced in both the Eastern and Western churches. The author meticulously examines the distinctions between these different groups of women, uncovering nuanced interpretations of scriptural passages and examining how historical events influenced their evolving status. Through a compelling blend of historical analysis and theological inquiry, the author challenges common misconceptions about women's roles in the early Church, revealing the significant contributions and influence of deaconesses as they served their communities and advanced the Christian faith. 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.…