The Liturgy of the Hours in East and West: The Origins of the Divine Office and Its Meaning for Today
, by Taft, RobertNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780814614051 | 0814614051
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 1/1/1986
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.