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The Liturgy of the Hours in East and West: The Origins of the Divine Office and Its Meaning for Today

9780814614051

The Liturgy of the Hours in East and West: The Origins of the Divine Office and Its Meaning for Today

  • ISBN 13:

    9780814614051

  • ISBN 10:

    0814614051

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 01/01/1986
  • Publisher: Liturgical Pr
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Summary

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.

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