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Named a 2010 Outstanding Academic Title by Choice magazine! Jewish prayers from tale and synagogue; Subapostolic Era: the Didache, Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Pastor Hermas; Second Century: Justin Martyr, Irenaeus of Lyons, Melito of Sardis; Third Century: Tertullian, Cyprian of Carthage, Hippolytus of Rome, the Didascalia of the Apostles, Origen, the Apostolic Church Order; and others. Lawrence J. Johnson is the former executive secretary of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions and the former editor/director of The Pastoral Press. He has written several books on the liturgy and its music, including The Mystery of Faith: A Study of the Structural Elements of the Order of the Mass.

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Author:   Lawrence J. Johnson
Publisher:   Liturgical Press
Imprint:   Liturgical Press
Volume:   1
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.539kg
ISBN:  

9780814661970

ISBN 10:   0814661971
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   01 January 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
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Table of Contents

Contents Abbreviations   ix Introduction   xxi Chapter I. Jewish Texts. Home and Synagogue   1    1. Qaddish   1    2. Qiddush for Sabbaths and Feasts   2    3. Birkat Ha-mazon   3    4. Passover Haggadah   7    5. Shema Yisrael and Its Blessings   23    6. Shemoneh Esre (The Eighteen Blessings)   26 Chapter II. Subapostolic Texts   31    7. The Didache or The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles   31    8. Clement of Rome   41      8-A. Letter to the Corinthians   42    9. Ignatius of Antioch. Letters   46      9-A. To the Ephesians   48      9-B. To the Magnesians   49      9-C. To the Trallians   50      9-D. To the Philadelphians   50      9-E. To the Smyrnians   51      9-F. To Polycarp of Smyrna   51      9-G. To the Romans   52    10. Pastor Hermas   52      10-A. The “Shepherd” of Hermas   53    11. Odes of Solomon   60    11-A. Ode 4  61      11-B. Ode 27   62    12. Polycarp of Smyrna   62      12-A. Letter to the Philippians   62    13. Martyrdom of Polycarp   63 Chapter III. Second Century. West   65 Italy   65     14. Justin Martyr   65      14-A. Apology I   66      14-B. Dialogue with Trypho the Jew   69 Gaul   70    15. Irenaeus of Lyons   70      15-A. Against (All) Heresies 72      15-B. Demonstration of the Apostolic Teaching   82 Chapter IV. Second Century. East   83 Asia Minor   83    16. Pliny the Younger and Trajan the Emperor   83      16-A. Letter from Pliny the Younger to Trajan the Emperor   84      16-B. Letter from Trajan to Pliny the Younger   85    17. Epistle of the Apostles   85    18. Acts of John   86    19. Acts of Paul   88    20. Acts of Peter   89    21. Melito of Sardis   89    21-A. Homily on the Passion   90 Greece   105    22. Aristides of Athens. Apology   105 Syria   106    23. Theophilus of Antioch   106      23-A. Discourse to Autolychus   107 Egypt   107    24. Letter of Barnabas   107 Chapter V. Third Century. West   111 Africa   111    25. Minucius Felix   111    25-A. The Octavius   111    26. Tertullian   112      26-A. To the Gentiles   116      26-B. Apology   116      26-C. On the Shows   117      26-D. The Prescription of Heretics   118      26-E. On Baptism   119      26-F. On Prayer   132      26-G. To My Wife   135      26-H. On Penance   137      26-I. On the Dress of Women   140      26-J. Against Marcion   140      26-K. On the Resurrection of the Dead   141       26-L. On the Soul   141      26-M. On the Crown   141      26-N. On Idolatry   142      26-O. On Fasting   142      26-P. On Flight in Persecution   143      26-Q. Against Praxeas   143      26-R. On Modesty   143    27. Cyprian of Carthage   145      27-A. To Donatus   149      27-B. On the Lapsed   149      27-C. On the Lord’s Prayer   152      27-D. On Works and Almsgiving   154      27-E. Letters. 1; 5; 12; 15; 16; 17; 18; 20; 29; 30; 55; 57; 63; 64; 67; 69; 70; 71; 72; 73; 74; 75   155    28. Pseudo-Cyprian. To Novatian   183    29. Pseudo-Cyprian. On Rebaptism   185    30. Commodian.   190      30-A. Instructions against the Gods of the Pagans   190 Italy   192    31. Hippolytus of Rome   192      31-A. Apostolic Tradition   193      31-B. Commentary on Daniel   214      31-C. Refutation of All Heresies   214    32. Novatian   215      32-A. On the Shows   216    33. Inscriptions (West)   216      33-A. Inscription of Pectorius   216      33-B. Inscription in the Catacomb of Priscilla   217 Chapter VI. Third Century. East   219 Asia Minor   219    34. Letter to Diognetus   219    35. Gregory Thaumaturgus   220      35-A. Canonical Letter   221    36. Phos Hilaron   222    37. Inscriptions   223      37-A. Inscription of Abercius   223 Syria   224    38. Didascalia of the Apostles   224    39. Acts of Thomas   240    40. Confession of Cyprian   243     41. Philip Bardesane   244      41-A. Book of the Laws of Countries   244 Palestine   245    42. Pseudo-Clement. Letter 2 to Virgins   245    43. Origen 246 43-A. Homilies   248      43-A-1. Homily 10 on Genesis   248      43-A-2. Homily 13 on Exodus   249      43-A-3. Homily 2 on Leviticus   249      43-A-4 . Homily 8 on Leviticus   250      43-A-5. Homily 15 on Leviticus   250      43-A-6. Homily 10 on Numbers   250      43-A-7. Homily 16 on Numbers   251      43-A-8. Homily 2 on Joshua   251      43-A-9. Homily 14 on Luke   251      43-B. Commentary on Romans   252      43-C. Against Celsus   252      43-D. On Prayer   254 Egypt   257    44. Clement of Alexandria   257      44-A. The Tutor of Children (Paidagogos)   259      44-B. Carpets (Stromata)   261      44-C. Excerpts from Theodotus   263    45. Dionysius the Great of Alexandria   264      45-A. Letter to Bishop Basilides  264    46. Apostolic Church Order   266    47. Oxyrhynchus Hymn   269 Index to Volume One   271

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Worship in the Early Church is a rich treasure trove of source materials for those who study early Christian worship. This anthology gives them access to English translations of a wide range of ancient sources that may not be otherwise available to them. The author, who studied under Pierre Marie Gy and Pierre Jounel at the Institut Catholique in Paris, has done scholars a great service in providing these translations, the majority of them his own. Johnson's comprehensive bibliography, with entries covering the past century and a half, will be a welcome bonus for those wishing to trace the development of scholarship on these early documents. A truly remarkable and indispensable resource!Gilbert Ostdiek, OFM, Professor of Liturgy, Catholic Theological Union

Worship in the Early Church will provide a useful overview of the commonalities and differences in worship traditions within the Church, not only across time but also across space... To discover these early writings on worship is to discover a spirit that has been lost in our modern age. For Christians to appropriate that spirit would connect us much more strongly to the Early Church and to the teachings of Christ than any given liturgical practice.Theological Librarianship The layout and format are clear, the bibliographies substantial and helpful, and the translations straightforward and accessible. This will be a helpful resource for those without access to original languages and critical editions who are looking for a good, brief orientation to important sources of liturgical study in the first six centuries.The Catholic Historical Review This work has been long awaited in many quarters... This set will be of immense practical value for a variety of audiences. Highly recommended.CHOICE This set will be a great resource. I was impressed with the thoroughness of Johnson's bibliography and his attention to detail. In addition to scholars in the area of worship or liturgy, this collection could also serve those in theology and historical theology... It could have significant ecumenical appeal.Judith M. Kubicki, Associate Professor, Department of Theology, Fordham University The project looks tremendous ... eminently usable for classroom purposes. This is a volume that can be used and used for years to come... A much-welcomed product.Rev. Paul Turner, S.T.D., Saint Munchin Parish, Cameron, Missouri They will serve as valuable tools for serious research in the future.Gerard Austin, OP, Rice School for Pastoral Ministry, Arcadia, Florida It will be very useful to have all these texts in one location. The ability to search and to cite directly from a disk will lighten the task for authors. The bibliography is very useful and the translations are excellent.Dominic E. Serra, SLD, Associate Professor and Director, Liturgical Studies/Sacramental Theology, The Catholic University of America Worship in the Early Church is a rich treasure trove of source materials for those who study early Christian worship. This anthology gives them access to English translations of a wide range of ancient sources that may not be otherwise available to them. The author, who studied under Pierre Marie Gy and Pierre Jounel at the Institut Catholique in Paris, has done scholars a great service in providing these translations, the majority of them his own. Johnson's comprehensive bibliography, with entries covering the past century and a half, will be a welcome bonus for those wishing to trace the development of scholarship on these early documents. A truly remarkable and indispensable resource!Gilbert Ostdiek, OFM, Professor of Liturgy, Catholic Theological Union

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Lawrence J. Johnson is the former executive secretary of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions and the former editor/director of The Pastoral Press. He has written several books on the liturgy and its music, including The Mystery of Faith: A Study of the Structural Elements of the Order of the Mass.

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