Keeping Time: Time, Liturgy and Christian Discipleship stocked theologically enlightening

theologically enlightening

This is not a heroic story of triumph over adversity

it is rare to read such a clear defence of its history and ideas

The dates at the beginning of each scene are not supposed to be scientifically precise but indicate a credible chronology except

and others not so well known

Keeping Time: Time, Liturgy and Christian Discipleship stocked theologically enlighteningSince the rise of agriculture humans have made sense of time through the rhythms of the agricultural and pastoral year. These rhythms are reflected in the liturgical year and given a new context in terms of the history of Israel and the life, death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Christians experience the passage of time through the filter of a distinct structure from Advent to All Saints. The liturgical year can be a school for understanding