The Blessing of Waters and Epiphany: The Eastern Liturgical Tradition

by Nicholas E. Denysenko

Book Overview

This book examines the historical development of the blessing of waters and its theology in the East, with an emphasis on the Byzantine tradition. Exploring how Eastern Christians have sought these waters as a source of healing, purification, and communion with God, Denysenko unpacks their euchology and ritual context. The history and theology of the blessing of waters on Epiphany is informative for contemporary theologians, historians, pastors and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138109649
• ISBN13: 9781138109643
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"