The original bishops :office and order in the first Christian communities /Alistair C. Stewart.

Book

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Community of Christ Library

Name/Title

The original bishops :office and order in the first Christian communities /Alistair C. Stewart.

Description

On "episkopoi" and "presbyteroi" -- The economic functions of "episkopoi" and "diakonoi" -- Presbyters in early Christian communities -- Presbyters and "episkopoi" in emerging Christian communities -- The causes of monepiscopacy xx, 394 pages ;24 cm

Book Details

Author

Stewart, Alistair C.(Alistair Charles),1960-aut

Place Published

City

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Publication Subjects

Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600. Bishops--History. Church officers--History. Church polity--History.

Call No.

BR166 .S77 2014

ISBN

9780801049217, 0801049210

LCCN

2013039140

Notes

Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references and index. Carrier type: volumerdacarrier Media type: unmediatedrdamedia Date: [2014]