Origins and significance of christian feasts /
Di Berardino, Angelo, 1936-
Origins and significance of christian feasts / Angelo Di Berardino, Joel C Elowsky, Michael J. Glerup. - 1st. - New Haven : ICCS Press, 2024. - pages cm
Includes bibliographies and index
"In "Origins and Significance of Christian Feasts," the author delves deep into the evolution and significance of Christian feasts that punctuate our modern calendar. Rooted in a society where the sun and moon largely determine our perception of time, these feasts emerge from a fusion of ancient celestial practices and the Christianization of time, especially following the emperor Constantine in 321. Starting from the restructuring of the calendar by Julius Caesar to its subsequent modifications by Pope Gregory XIV, this book explores how Christian feasts brought about a new public organization of social time. The book delves into the birth, development, and significance of various feasts, drawing connections to how Christians adapted from pagan traditions, incorporating them into a life imbued with eschatological significance and deeply rooted in the Testaments, especially the New Testament. With an ecumenical approach, the author does not restrict the discussion to the Western Church but brings in perspectives from all Christian traditions. Emphasizing the diversity of dates and the ways different Christian confessions celebrate common feasts, the book aims to foster a deeper understanding of the rich tapestry of the liturgical year across Christendom. Amidst this diversity, the reader discovers a unified vision, celebrating the collective essence of Christian worship"--
9781624280993 9781624280320 9781624280351
2024934819
religious aspesct
facts and feasts
church year
B35 / .D513 2014
Origins and significance of christian feasts / Angelo Di Berardino, Joel C Elowsky, Michael J. Glerup. - 1st. - New Haven : ICCS Press, 2024. - pages cm
Includes bibliographies and index
"In "Origins and Significance of Christian Feasts," the author delves deep into the evolution and significance of Christian feasts that punctuate our modern calendar. Rooted in a society where the sun and moon largely determine our perception of time, these feasts emerge from a fusion of ancient celestial practices and the Christianization of time, especially following the emperor Constantine in 321. Starting from the restructuring of the calendar by Julius Caesar to its subsequent modifications by Pope Gregory XIV, this book explores how Christian feasts brought about a new public organization of social time. The book delves into the birth, development, and significance of various feasts, drawing connections to how Christians adapted from pagan traditions, incorporating them into a life imbued with eschatological significance and deeply rooted in the Testaments, especially the New Testament. With an ecumenical approach, the author does not restrict the discussion to the Western Church but brings in perspectives from all Christian traditions. Emphasizing the diversity of dates and the ways different Christian confessions celebrate common feasts, the book aims to foster a deeper understanding of the rich tapestry of the liturgical year across Christendom. Amidst this diversity, the reader discovers a unified vision, celebrating the collective essence of Christian worship"--
9781624280993 9781624280320 9781624280351
2024934819
religious aspesct
facts and feasts
church year
B35 / .D513 2014