Understanding the diaconate: historical, theological, and sociological foundations
Theological foundations of the diaconate -- Biblical Diakonia -- The theology of the deacon in Lumen Gentium -- The diaconate as Medius Ordo -- Social mediation -- Social mediation and the people of God -- The witness of history -- Precedents for the deacon as social intermediary -- The transformati...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C.
The Catholic University of America Press
[2018]
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| In: | Year: 2018 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Catholic church
/ Deacon
/ History
B Deacon / Liturgy / Catholic theology |
| Further subjects: | B
Catholic Church
Doctrines
B Deacons Catholic Church |
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| Summary: | Theological foundations of the diaconate -- Biblical Diakonia -- The theology of the deacon in Lumen Gentium -- The diaconate as Medius Ordo -- Social mediation -- Social mediation and the people of God -- The witness of history -- Precedents for the deacon as social intermediary -- The transformation and decline of the diaconate -- The deacon today -- The deacon in the liturgy: an epiphany of service -- Evaluating the structure of diaconal ministry today -- Restructuring the diaconate as an intermediate institution |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0813230357 |