Christians Of Saint Thomas And Their Liturgies

The Christians of Saint Thomas and Their Liturgies is a book written by George Broadley Howard that provides a comprehensive study of the liturgical practices of the Saint Thomas Christians, a community of Christians in India who trace their origins back to the apostle Thomas. The book covers the history of the community, their beliefs and practices, and the evolution of their liturgies over time. Howard explores the various liturgical rites used by the Saint Thomas Christians, including the East Syrian, West Syrian, and Malabar rites, and discusses their similarities and differences. He also examines the role of music in the liturgy and the use of various instruments, such as the harmonium and the violin. The book includes translations of important liturgical texts and hymns, as well as illustrations and photographs of liturgical objects and practices. Overall, The Christians of Saint Thomas and Their Liturgies offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich and diverse liturgical traditions of the Saint Thomas Christians.Comprising The Anaphorae Of St. James; St. Peter; The Twelve Apostles; Mar Dionysius; Mar Xystus; And Mar Evannis; Together With The Ordo Communis. Translated From Syriac Manuscripts Obtained In Travancore.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.