Holy Orders

Holy Orders is a book written by A.R. Whitham that delves into the history and significance of the sacrament of ordination in the Christian church. The book explores the evolution of the concept of holy orders from the early Church to the present day, tracing the development of the priesthood and the various roles and responsibilities of ordained ministers. Whitham examines the theological and practical implications of ordination, including its relationship to the Eucharist, the role of women in the priesthood, and the challenges facing the contemporary church. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and meaning of this important sacrament, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of theology, as well as for anyone interested in understanding the role of the priesthood in the Christian faith.1903. This book is one of the series entitled the Oxford Library of Practical Theology. The author trusts that this book will be found to contains nothing new, modern or original. It has been his first aim to state as simply and definitely as possible the teaching of Holy Scripture on this great subject. And in the effort, both to discover and to apply that teaching, he has endeavored to follow the guidance of the Universal 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. Read more