The Christian Year

The Christian Year: Its Purpose And Its History by Gwynne, Walker is a comprehensive exploration of the Christian liturgical calendar. The author delves into the origins and development of the Christian year, tracing its roots back to the Jewish calendar and the early Christian Church. Gwynne examines the significance of each season and feast day, including Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost, and how they have been celebrated over time. The book also explores the symbolism and theological meaning behind the various rituals and traditions associated with each season. The author emphasizes the importance of the Christian year as a means of connecting with God and deepening one's faith. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history and significance of the Christian liturgical calendar.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.