Click on a thumbnail to go to Google Books.
Loading... Women Deacons in the Early Church: Historical Texts and Contemporary Debatesby John Wijngaards
None Loading...
Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. No reviews no reviews | add a review
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. No library descriptions found. |
Current DiscussionsNone
Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)262.1413082Religions Christian church and church work Church Polity; Ecclesiology Ministry Priest; Presbyter; Minister; Lay ministryLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |