Aime Georges Martimort Since the 17th century the history of deaconesses in the Church has been the subject of numerous monographs. What is most evident about the history of deaconesses, however, is how complex the whole subject is. In this exhaustive and thoroughly researched work, Martimort presents a very readable analysis that has become the standard study of the role of women deaconesses in the early Church. He presents in as complete and objective fashion as possible the history, who and what these deaconesses were and what their functions were. "An excellent book on the topic of ordination of women to the diaconate. A masterpiece of research, and the thorough footnotes and index will increase its value for scholarly work." -The Priest "This book can be considered the last word on the subject of deaconesses. It deserves a wide readership since there is so much interest in the ordination of women." -Homiletic & Pastoral Review
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I read this book after it was recommended by a very learned individual as being THE book to read on the subject. I must say he was absolutely correct. I don't think it's possible to improve on the thoroughness of this study on the institution of deaconesses. Everything from biblical passages to the writings of the Fathers and a thorough investigation of the various rituals for instituting women is covered in exhaustive detail. In addition to just deaconesses, the orders of virgins and widows are covered as well.
The author draws the conclusion that there is a fundamental and essential difference between deaconesses and the male-deaconate. However, the evidence is presented honestly and allowed to speak for itself. The original texts are given so that questions of exact translation can be addressed. My only complaint is that many Latin passages are not translated into English. If you want to read the final word on the subject, this is the book.
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concerning deaconesses, diaconal blessing, feminine ministry, canonique syriaque, baptismal nudity, rite copte, lower ministries, ordinations dans, female diaconate, preces nostras, version syriaque, called deaconesses, women deacons, tradition apostolique, apostolic canons, ritual for the ordination, male deacons, concerning widows, baptismal ritual, liturgical role, consecrated virgins, inscriptions grecques Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Apostolic Constitutions, Apostolic Tradition, Hippolytus of Rome, John Chrysostom, New Testament, Altkirchliche Einrichtung, Council of Chalcedon, Roman Empire, Theodore of Mopsuestia, Bar Hebraeus, Testamentum Domini, Testament of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Gulielmus Durandus, Vatican Library, Council of Nicaea, Belles Lettres, Peter Lombard, Severus of Antioch, Ecclesiastical Canons of the Holy Apostles, Ignatius of Antioch, James of Edessa, Vatican Syriac, Clement of Alexandria, Old Testament, Roger Gryson New!
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Since the seventeenth century the history of deaconesses in the Church has been the subject of numerous monographs. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
concerning deaconesses, diaconal blessing, feminine ministry, canonique syriaque, baptismal nudity, rite copte, lower ministries, ordinations dans, female diaconate, preces nostras, version syriaque, called deaconesses, women deacons, tradition apostolique, apostolic canons, ritual for the ordination, male deacons, concerning widows, baptismal ritual, liturgical role, consecrated virgins, inscriptions grecques Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Apostolic Constitutions, Apostolic Tradition, Hippolytus of Rome, John Chrysostom, New Testament, Altkirchliche Einrichtung, Council of Chalcedon, Roman Empire, Theodore of Mopsuestia, Bar Hebraeus, Testamentum Domini, Testament of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Gulielmus Durandus, Vatican Library, Council of Nicaea, Belles Lettres, Peter Lombard, Severus of Antioch, Ecclesiastical Canons of the Holy Apostles, Ignatius of Antioch, James of Edessa, Vatican Syriac, Clement of Alexandria, Old Testament, Roger Gryson New!
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- In It by Gale Nelson on page 18
- The Roman Empire by Robert N. Schwartz on page 124
- Ancient Syriac Documents by W. Cureton on page 52
- The Gospel of Luke by E. Earle Ellis on page 17
- Bibliotheca Orientalis Clementino-vaticana (Latin Edition) by Joseph Assemani on page 168
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- Women Officeholders in Early Christianity: Epigraphical and Literary Studies (Theology) by Ute E. Eisen on 6 pages
- Deacons and the Church by Owen F. Cummings in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Ancient Taboos And Gender Prejudice: Challenges For Orthodox Women And The Church (Ashgate New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology, and Biblical ... in Religion, Theology, and Biblical Studies) by Leonie B. Liveris on page 74, and Back Matter
- Women and Christian Origins by Ross Shepard Kraemer in Back Matter
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