num_pages: 421
description: The origins and development of the Divine Office are traced through both Eastern and Western branches of the Church, providing a wealth of historical and liturgical information. From the small beginnings of a few Christians in New Testament Jerusalem, the prayer of the Church spread, changing and evolving as it met and was assimilated by different cultures. This classic study is a major resource for the liturgical scholar.
language: English
title: The Liturgy of the Hours in East and West
titlecomplete: The Liturgy of the Hours in East and West
genres: History, Prayer, Religion, Theology, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 38
publisher: Liturgical Press