Discover ancient prayers and scholarly notes threaded through a historic Eucharistic rite.
This edition presents Twenty-Five Consecration Prayers with an introductory study by Arthur Linton, offering both the liturgical text and explanatory notes in a single volume.
Readers will encounter a collection of consecration prayers drawn from early Christian rites, including prayers attributed to Antiochene and Nestorian traditions. The book provides both the core prayers and the accompanying introductions that help explain their origins, language, and context. It is designed for study as well as devotional use, with a focus on historical development and liturgical practice.
- Full text of the twenty-five consecration prayers, with scholarly notes
- Introduction outlining historical context and linguistic features
- Notes that illuminate patristic sources and liturgical structures
- Editorial guidance for study and reference in classroom or personal study
Ideal for students, scholars, and readers interested in early Christian worship and liturgical history.