From Apostle to Priest (Classic Reprint): A Study of Early Church Organization - Couverture souple

Falconer, James W.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330515706 ISBN 13 : 9781330515709

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

From Apostle to Priest surveys the birth of church leadership and its shifting role through the first centuries. This scholarly work traces how early Christian ministry evolved from charismatic figures to a structured office, exploring what stayed constant and what changed as churches grew and faced controversy.

In clear, accessible language, the book examines key questions about organization and authority, the nature of ordination, and the shift from a simple apostolic model to a more formal clergy structure. It weighs competing views on whether the ministry was priestly or sacramental, and how early letters and acts illuminate the path from ephemeral gatherings to lasting ecclesiastical roles.

• How the first congregations organized themselves in homes and small communities


• The debate over bishops, elders, and deacons, and what “apostolic succession” really meant


• How pain, persecution, and travel shaped church governance in the second and third centuries


• Why later church leaders embraced Sacerdotalism and how reformers reacted

Ideal for readers of church history and early Christian studies, this edition offers a thoughtful reexamination of how the church’s leadership came to be and what that history means for today’s communities.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This 1900 edition has been reset in a modern font and some spellings have been updated for the convenience of the reader. This is NOT a scanned copy. How did the church respond to the vacuum left by the death of the apostles? This book studies the process that was followed by the early church to preserve the theology of the apostles. As radical ideas were introduced the church responded with increased organizational control. The new leadership of the church protected it from without and from within, but there were consequences as the power of the Bishop increased. James Falconer traces the evolution of the office of the priest in the Roman Catholic Church as he discusses its history and issues.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330515706
• ISBN 13: 9781330515709
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 306
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