Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
19.07.2023
Verlag
The Greater Than Publishing GroupSeitenzahl
120
Maße (L/B/H)
22.9/15.2/0.7 cm
Gewicht
187 g
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9798223796480
Explore the the profound theological implications of apostolic succession with this in-depth study examining the foundations and historical development of this pivotal concept. Apostolic succession, the unbroken lineage of bishops extending back to the original apostles, has profoundly shaped Christian identity since the church's inception. In this comprehensive book, Rt. Rev. Christopher Bryant traces the origins of apostolic succession from biblical antecedents through extensive analysis of the Church Fathers' writings. Delving into the multifaceted nature of apostolic succession, Bryant outlines its various types, including succession of the hand (tactile succession), succession of the chair (occupying the apostolic seat), and doctrinal succession (preserving the apostolic teachings). He illuminates succession's vital role as a mark of apostolicity and a safeguard against heresy in the early church. Exploring apostolic succession's purpose, the book reveals how this lineage of ordained leaders preserves the transmission of authority, church doctrine, sacramental grace, and the "chain of custody" of the apostolic heritage. Apostolic succession emerges as the backbone providing continuity, unity and mission across centuries of Christian history. Shifting to modern issues, Bryant engages key tensions between Protestant ordination and Catholic Holy Orders. He offers balanced perspective on succession's validity in independent churches, drawing insights from Eastern and Western theology. The book concludes by assessing succession's far-reaching impacts on pivotal doctrines like ecclesiology and pneumatology. Well-researched and accessibly written, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of apostolic succession's role in shaping Christian identity. It offers invaluable perspective for anyone seeking to grasp this foundational, yet often controversial facet of our shared faith tradition.
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