Women Deacons in the Early Church: Historical Texts And Contemporary Debates - Brossura

Wijngaards, J. N. M.

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ISBN 10: 0824523938 ISBN 13: 9780824523930

Casa editrice: Herder & Herder, 2006

Riassunto

One of the most common arguments against the ordination of women deacons is that it represents a break with the orthodox tradition. In this engagingly written new book, John Wijngaards, in a careful examination of historical evidence such as histories, written documents, and tombstones, shows that countless women served as sacramentally ordained deacons in the early centuries of Christianity. Wijngaard’s book contributes to the conversation about the role of women in today's churches, and offers us a fascinating look at an overlooked element in Christian history.

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Written by a UK based author, this book: asks "would the ordination of women deacons represent a break with tradition?"; demonstrates that tens of thousands of women deacons served in early Catholic communities; and argues that there is no reason not to ordain women deacons today. "The text reads like a thriller. Rare indeed are theological books like this." - Peter Huenermann.

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• Editore: Herder & Herder
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0824523938
• ISBN 13: 9780824523930
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 240