The Liturgy of the Hours in East and West: The Origins of the Divine Office and Its Meaning for TodayLiturgical Press, 1986 - 421 Seiten The origins and development of the Divine Office are traced through both Eastern and Western branches of the Church, providing a wealth of historical and liturgical information. From the small beginnings of a few Christians in New Testament Jerusalem, the prayer of the Church spread, changing and evolving as it met and was assimilated by different cultures. This classic study is a major resource for the liturgical scholar. |
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