9780259564874 - Deaconesses in Europe and Their Lessons for America (Classic Reprint) di Bancroft, Jane M. (3 risultati)

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

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of deaconesses in Europe, examining their role in the early church and tracing their decline during the Middle Ages. The author reconstructs the qualifications, duties, and services of deaconesses, offering a comprehensive understanding of their work in local communities. By examining the efforts made to restore the office of deaconess from the 12th to the 19th centuries, the book highlights the enduring need for women's active participation in church ministry. The author's meticulous research and engaging narrative make this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian ministry and the evolving role of women in the church. 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.