Tasting heaven on earth : worship in sixth-century Constantinople / Walter D. Ray.

Author: Ray, Walter D.

Imprint:Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., c2012.

Descriptionxi, 158 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Note:Locating the worshiping community. The context of the worshiping community : sixth-century Constantinople -- Timeline -- Liturgical landscape -- Geographical landscape -- Cautions for studying Constantinople's worship history -- Significant themes and practices to observe -- Exploring the worshiping community. Describing the community's worship : Constantinople in the sixth century -- Documenting the community's worship. People and artifacts -- Worship setting and space -- Descriptions of worship -- Order of service and texts -- Sermons -- Polity documents -- Assisting the investigation. Why study Constantinople's worship? Suggestions for devotional use -- Why study Constantinople's worship? Discussion questions for small groups -- Why study Constantinople's worship? A guide for different disciplines and areas of interest.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.

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