The Early Church at Work and Worship, Volume 1: Ministry, Ordination, Covenant, and Canon

by Everett Ferguson

Publisher:

Cascade

, 2013

Overview

Renowned scholar on the early church Everett Ferguson provides modern students and teachers with a thoroughly readable analysis of ritual in the early church. He uses early source materials to illuminate ancient practice in a way that helps modern Christians in their own expressions of faith. In this volume, the broad topics of ministry, ordination, covenant, and canon are covered in detail. These essays are useful and helpful for ministers and laity alike.

Product Details

• Title: The Early Church at Work and Worship, Volume 1: Ministry, Ordination, Covenant, and Canon
• Author: Everett Ferguson
• Volume: 1
• Publisher: Cascade
• Print Publication Date: 2013
• Logos Release Date: 2017
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Christian literature, early › History and criticism; Fathers of the church; Theology › History--Early church, ca. 30-600
• ISBNs: 9781608993079, 9781630871680, 1608993078, 1630871680
• Resource ID: LLS:RLYCHRCHWRSHP01
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-08T04:53:18Z

About Everett Ferguson

Everett Ferguson (1933–) received his Ph.D. from Harvard University and served on the faculty of Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas, beginning in 1962, where he taught church history and Greek. He is now professor emeritus in its College of Biblical Studies and distinguished scholar-in-residence. Although he retired from full-time teaching in 1990 to devote himself to research, he occasionally teaches a few classes at ACU. He is the author of many books, including Backgrounds of Early Christianity.