| A Companion to Priesthood and Holy Orders in the Middle Ages Contributor(s): Peters (Editor), Anderson (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9004236732 ISBN-13: 9789004236738 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $216.60 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History - Religion | Leadership - Religion | Christianity - Catholic |
| Dewey: 262.140 |
| LCCN: 2015032443 |
| Series: Brill's Companions to the Christian Tradition |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" (1.50 lbs) 400 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In A Companion to Priesthood and Holy Orders in the Middle Ages, a select group of scholars explain the rise and function of priests and deacons in the Middle Ages. Though priests were sometimes viewed through the lens of function, the medieval priesthood was also defined ontologically-those marked by God who performed the sacraments and confected the Eucharist. While their role grew in importance, medieval priests continued to fulfil the role of preacher, confessor and provider of pastoral care. As the concept of ordination changed theologically the practices and status of bishops, priests and deacons continued to be refined, with many of these medieval discussions continuing to the present day. |