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Holy Orders and Ordination

Holy Orders and Ordination

Tixeront, J.

Hardcover

CatholicismGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1025717325
ISBN13: 9781025717326
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.58
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Holy Orders and Ordination provides an exhaustive and scholarly examination of one of the fundamental sacraments of the Christian tradition. Written by the renowned theologian Rev. J. Tixeront, this work delves into the historical evolution and theological foundations of the priesthood and the hierarchy of the Church. The study traces the development of the rite of ordination from the early Christian era through the Middle Ages, offering a clear analysis of the various degrees of orders-including the episcopate, the priesthood, and the diaconate.

Tixeront meticulously explores the dogmatic aspects of the sacrament, discussing its institution, its effects on the soul, and the essential requirements for valid administration. By combining historical inquiry with precise theological reflection, Holy Orders and Ordination serves as an essential resource for students of ecclesiology, liturgy, and church history. It offers profound insights into the nature of the clerical state and the continuity of apostolic succession. This volume remains a significant contribution to the study of Catholic theology, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the spiritual and legal dimensions of the ordained ministry.

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