Christian Year: Its Purpose And Its History

The Christian Year: Its Purpose And Its History by Gwynne, Walker is a comprehensive exploration of the Christian liturgical calendar. The book delves into the history of the Christian year, tracing its origins in the early church and its evolution over time. It examines the purpose of the Christian year, which is to provide a framework for the worship and celebration of key events in the life of Christ, such as Christmas and Easter.The author explores the significance of each season in the Christian year, including Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost. He discusses the symbolism and traditions associated with each season, as well as the theological themes that underpin them.The Christian Year: Its Purpose And Its History is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and lay readers. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith and its traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.