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Love-feasts; a history of the Christian agape

Love-feasts; a history of the Christian agape

R Lee Cole

Paperback

Religion General General ChristianityGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9353604567
ISBN13: 9789353604561
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 30 2019
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.66 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What did the first Christians mean by a 'love-feast', and how did a shared meal reshape their worship, community, and ethics? This is agape, carefully remembered. In 'Love-feasts: A History of the Christian Agape', R. Lee Cole presents a classic historical theology study of early Christian agape and Lord's Supper history, tracing love feast traditions across the early church period and the wider world of ancient Mediterranean Christianity. Drawing on Scripture and the witness of early Christian liturgy, he follows the agape as it develops in practice, discipline and devotion, showing how a simple meal expressed charity, unity and reverence. Cole aims at a complete agape history, written in measured, lucid prose that speaks to readers of Christian church history as well as those new to religious studies. Often classed as a religious studies classic on early Christian agape, it remains valuable as seminary course reading and as a thoughtful companion for pastors and theologians exploring the social meaning of food, fellowship and worship. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers, collectors and serious students of theology alike.

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