The Oxford Handbook of Early Christian Ritual

The Handbook provides an indispensable account of the ritual world of early Christianity from the beginning of the movement up to the end of the sixth century.This new Oxford Handbook offers a wealth of information regarding early Christian ritual; pastors, teachers, academics and others are bound to find something of use and interest within these pages. ...The handbook is well written and well designed and will be beneficial to a variety of readers. Clergy and educators alike will find helpful and accessible materials for study, whatever their interests--whether sacraments, prayer, music, healing, or parachurch rituals.