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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book compellingly examines the historical practice of the offertory within the Christian church, arguing for its reimplementation as an act of service to God. Originating in the Old Testament as a means of supporting the temple and its services, the offertory, as the author demonstrates, continued to play a central role in the early church, with both apostolic injunction and patristic writings attesting to its importance. Through an examination of ancient practices and rituals, the author traces the offertory's evolution over time, from its origins as a sacrificial offering to its later development into a dedicated act of charity, supporting the clergy and providing assistance to the poor. This book offers a fresh perspective on the significance of the offertory, making a persuasive case for its revival as an integral and meaningful aspect of contemporary Christian worship. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333968175_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333968175
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333968175
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)