Understanding the Diaconate: Historical, Theological, and Sociological Foundations

ISBN-13: 9780813230351 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018

W. Shawn McKnight; David W. Fagerberg

Opis

Adds the resources of sociology and anthropology to the theological sources of scripture, liturgy, patristic era texts, theologians, and magisterial teachings to conclude that the deacon can be understood as ""social intermediary and symbol of communitas"" who serves the participation of the laity in the life and mission of the Church.