Originally written to inspire sympathy for their Eastern Christian compatriots among the membership of the Church of England, Howard's study has become a touchstone for those seeking a sense of antique Christian liturgical practice. After providing a history of the "St. Thomas Christians," the Orthodox Christians of India, up until the mid-nineteenth century, Howard presents English translations of six different anaphorae in use in Christendom: namely, those of St. James, St. Peter, The Twelve Apostles, Mar Dionysius Barsalibi, Mar Xystus, and Mar Evannis.
Originally written to inspire sympathy for their Eastern Christian compatriots among the membership of the Church of England, Howard's study has becom...
This is a revision of my first book. I wanted it to be a smaller, handier book to hold and carry (pocket-sized). It's full of Yorkshire humor and I hope this gives a respite from the serious poems. Above all I hope you like it and thanks to all my friends who supported me whilst writing it.
This is a revision of my first book. I wanted it to be a smaller, handier book to hold and carry (pocket-sized). It's full of Yorkshire humor and I ho...
