No Women in Holy Orders? by John N M Wijngaards
In this book a leading Catholic author and scholar finds evidence that for six centuries, women were ordained as deacons in the Catholic Church. Whether women can be ordained as deacons is under debate and publication will coincide with the Vatican's pronouncement. Great publicity is likely to follow. A positive encouragement to all who are conscious of the benefits that the ministry of women might bring to today's Catholic Church, this book looks to the past for inspiration for the future. From the 3rd to the 10th centuries, women were ordained as deacons and translations of ancient liturgies show how they carried out numerous sacramental rites and were responsible for the community of faith. Since the Middle Ages, the Church has said only men can be deacons. This brave book asks how can this be so?
'If you don't have this book, get it - it is full of wisdom and depth' Nirvard Kinsella, Prior of Rosecrea Abbey, in Hallel magazine
John Wijngaards is one of today's outstanding spiritual writers. He founded Housetop, which promotes the spirituality of John Main and is the author of many books on prayer and Bible study.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781853115073 |
| ISBN 10 | 185311507X |
| Title | No Women in Holy Orders? |
| Author | John N M Wijngaards |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Canterbury Press Norwich |
| Year published | 2002-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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