Women deacons in the early church: historical texts and contemporary debates
Auteur :
Wijngaards, John N. M.
Éditeur :
Crossroad Publishing Co ,U.S.
ISBN :
9780824523930
Date de publication :
30 juin 2006
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,2 x 1,6 cm
Poids :
350 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
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, shows that countless women served as sacramentally ordained deacons in the early centuries of Christianity.