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The Ministry Of Deaconesses (1898)

The Ministry Of Deaconesses (1898)

Robinson, Cecilia
Davidson, Randall T.
Robinson, J. Armitage

Paperback

Religion General Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1163900834
ISBN13: 9781163900833
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 262
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Ministry of Deaconesses, written by Cecilia Robinson and first published in 1898, is a book that explores the role and history of deaconesses in the Christian church. Robinson, who herself was a deaconess in the Anglican Church, provides a comprehensive overview of the duties and responsibilities of deaconesses, as well as their training and qualifications. She also delves into the historical context of deaconesses, tracing their origins back to the early church and examining their role in various denominations throughout history.Throughout the book, Robinson emphasizes the importance of the deaconess's role in the church, particularly in the care and support of women and children. She argues that the work of deaconesses is essential to the overall mission of the church, and that their contributions should be recognized and valued.In addition to exploring the role of deaconesses in the church, Robinson also addresses some of the challenges and criticisms that have been leveled against them. She responds to common objections, such as concerns about the blurring of gender roles or the potential for deaconesses to become too powerful within the church hierarchy.Overall, The Ministry of Deaconesses is a thoughtful and informative exploration of an often-overlooked aspect of Christian ministry. Robinson's book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of deaconesses in the church.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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