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The Christian Calendar And The Gregorian Reform

The Christian Calendar And The Gregorian Reform

Archer, Peter

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral ChristianityPhysics

ISBN10: 1258045486
ISBN13: 9781258045487
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jun 18 2011
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Christian Calendar and the Gregorian Reform by Peter Archer is a comprehensive exploration of the origins, development, and evolution of the Christian calendar. The book delves into the history of the calendar, tracing its roots back to the ancient Roman calendar and its subsequent adaptation by the early Christian church. It also examines the various reforms and revisions made to the calendar over the centuries, including the famous Gregorian reform of 1582, which sought to correct the inaccuracies in the Julian calendar and align it more closely with the solar year.Throughout the book, Archer provides a detailed analysis of the theological, cultural, and political factors that influenced the development of the Christian calendar. He also explores the significance of the calendar in religious and secular contexts, examining its role in shaping the rhythms of daily life, marking important events and festivals, and providing a framework for the organization of time.The Christian Calendar and the Gregorian Reform is a meticulously researched and engagingly written book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of Christianity, the development of Western culture, and the evolution of the calendar. It is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complex and fascinating history of the calendar.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.

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