The Liturgy of the Hours in East and West
Author | : Robert F. Taft |
Publisher | : Liturgical Press |
Total Pages | : 444 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780814614051 |
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.