Origins and significance of christian feasts / Angelo Di Berardino, Joel C Elowsky, Michael J. Glerup.

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Di Berardino, Angelo, 1936- [author.]

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Material type: Text

TextPublisher: New Haven : ICCS Press, 2024Edition: 1stDescription: pages cmContent type:

text

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unmediated

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volume

ISBN:

9781624280993
9781624280320
9781624280351

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LOC classification:

B35 .D513 2014

Summary: "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"-- Provided by publisher.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
General books	PAC UNIVERSITY General Stacks	B35 .D513 2014 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		28170

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"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"-- Provided by publisher.