THE EMERGENCE OF THE LAITY IN THE EARLY CHURCH
Faivre, Alexandre
Paulist, 1990
242 pages

This compelling study of the first five centuries of Christianity adds significant data to modern dialogue on ecclesiology and clergy-laity distinctions. Faivre quotes extensively from both early church sources and current European research. While the book is primarily exegetical, Faivre presents this study as a measuring rod for post-Vatican II evaluations of the church. Finally, he offers guidance to those calling for a rediscovery of the role of the laity today. This book is a historical gold mine. Upper-level reading.

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