The Christians Of Saint Thomas And Their Liturgies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162933108)

""The Christians of Saint Thomas and Their Liturgies"" is a book written by George Broadley Howard that explores the history and liturgies of the Saint Thomas Christians, a community of Christians in India who trace their origins back to the apostle Thomas. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Saint Thomas Christians, including their traditions, practices, and liturgies. It also examines the various liturgical texts used by the community, including the Anaphora of Addai and Mari, the Liturgy of Saint James, and the Malabar Qurbana. The book also includes a detailed analysis of the Syriac language, which is used in many of the Saint Thomas Christian liturgies. Overall, ""The Christians of Saint Thomas and Their Liturgies"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of one of the oldest Christian communities in the world.Comprising The Anaphorae Of St. James; St. Peter; The Twelve Apostles; Mar Dionysius; Mar Xystus; And Mar Evannis; Together With The Ordo Communis. Translated From Syriac Manuscripts Obtained In Travancore.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.

Author: George Broadley Howard
ISBN-10: 1162933100
ISBN-13: 9781162933108
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 364
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d