By: Andrew J. Patton and Leigh Ann Hyde Welcome to a most unusual Holy Week. While most of us shelter in place, we can find it difficult to remember the day of the week. The blur of one day into another without a change of scenery can sap our usual reflections on Easter. Since weContinue reading From the Library: Illuminations of Passion Week
From the Library: Byzantine Lectionaries and Advent
By: Andrew J. Patton and Leigh Ann Thompson Throughout history, Christians oriented time around Jesus Christ. It started by recognizing the first day of the week by his resurrection. Later, significant days like Easter and Epiphany were commemorated. Even entire special seasons like Advent and Lent were observed. Scripture, naturally, played a crucial part inContinue reading From the Library: Byzantine Lectionaries and Advent