The Liturgy of the Hours in East and West
Author | : Robert Taft |
Publisher | : Liturgical Press |
Total Pages | : 444 |
Release | : 2024-05-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9798400801242 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The Liturgy of the Hours in East and West written by Robert Taft and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2024-05-30 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The origins and development of the Divine Office are traced through both Eastern and Western branches of the Church, providing a wealth of historical and liturgical information. From the small beginnings of a few Christians in New Testament Jerusalem, the prayer of the Church spread, changing and evolving as it met and was assimilated by different cultures. This classic study is a major resource for the liturgical scholar.