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100 1 _aBancroft, Jane M.
_q(Jane Marie),
_d1847-1932
245 1 0 _aDeaconesses in Europe and their Lessons for America
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-03-05
508 _aProduced by Barbara Tozier, David Wilson, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Deaconesses in Europe and their Lessons for America" by Jane M. Bancroft is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the role of deaconesses within Christian communities across Europe, particularly examining their significance in the early Church, the Middle Ages, and the movement towards their revival in the 19th century. The book aims to draw lessons from European practices that can inform and inspire similar initiatives in America, especially in the context of women's expanding roles in church service. The opening of the book begins with an introductory note from the author, where she outlines her intent to provide an accurate overview of the deaconess cause as it exists in contemporary Europe. She expresses gratitude to those who have assisted her research, emphasizing the need for organized ministry among women in the Church. Following the author’s note, the text delves into essential themes such as the concept of diaconate service and its historical roots, highlighting the contributions of women in various capacities throughout church history. The author outlines the qualifications and responsibilities of deaconesses while reflecting on how their roles have evolved, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of their impact and organization in both European and American contexts as the book progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDeaconesses
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20747
999 _c61982
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