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The art of listening in the early church /

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The sense of hearing was particularly important in the ancient world when the majority of people were illiterate. Rhetoric has been given attention in this context, but listening has been virtually ignored. This book deals with the practical and theological issues which listening to an incorporeal,...

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Main Author: Harrison, Carol (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, ©2013.
Subjects:
Christian literature, Early > History and criticism.
Listening > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Oral communication > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Christian education > History > Early church, ca. 30-600.
Preaching > History > Early church, ca. 30-600.
Prayer > Christianity > History > Early church, ca. 30-600.
Littérature chrétienne primitive > Histoire et critique.
Communication orale > Aspect religieux > Christianisme.
Catéchèse > Histoire > ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
Prédication > Histoire > ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
Prière > Christianisme > Histoire > ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
RELIGION > Christian Church > History.
RELIGION > Christianity > History.
Christian literature, Early
Listening > Religious aspects > Christianity
Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The sense of hearing was particularly important in the ancient world when the majority of people were illiterate. Rhetoric has been given attention in this context, but listening has been virtually ignored. This book deals with the practical and theological issues which listening to an incorporeal, unknowable God raised for early Christians.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 302 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191664021
0191664022
9781299749580
1299749585