The Hidden History of Women's Ordination Female Clergy in the Medieval West
Gary Macy
The Hidden History of Women's Ordination Female Clergy in the Medieval West - Oxford Oxford University Press 2008 - xiv, 260 25 cm
"In the early centuries of Christianity, ordination was the process and the ceremony by which one moved to any new ministry (ordo) in the community. By this definition, women were in fact ordained into several ministries. A radical change in the definit
9780195189704
Women Ordination
Ordination of women -- Europe -- History -- To 1500. Ordination -- History of doctrines -- Middle Ages, 600-1500. RELIGION -- Christian Church -- Leadership. RELIGION -- Leadership. Ordination of women. Europe. Kerkelijke ambten. Vrouwen. Frau Weihe Europ
The Hidden History of Women's Ordination Female Clergy in the Medieval West - Oxford Oxford University Press 2008 - xiv, 260 25 cm
"In the early centuries of Christianity, ordination was the process and the ceremony by which one moved to any new ministry (ordo) in the community. By this definition, women were in fact ordained into several ministries. A radical change in the definit
9780195189704
Women Ordination
Ordination of women -- Europe -- History -- To 1500. Ordination -- History of doctrines -- Middle Ages, 600-1500. RELIGION -- Christian Church -- Leadership. RELIGION -- Leadership. Ordination of women. Europe. Kerkelijke ambten. Vrouwen. Frau Weihe Europ