The Deacon Reader

Description

The Deacon Reader explores the historical and theological foundations, pastoral foundations, and sociological foundations for the diaconate. Together, these three areas of study formulate a clear and inspiring definition of this vocation. Some of the subjects covered are the history of the diaconate, the morality of the deacon, the deacon and work, and the deacon’s wife.  Author James Keating explores the questions: What is the diaconate? What is its purpose and function within the Church?

The most significant deacon theologians contribute to this text as well as priest experts on the diaconate. It is a complete systematic academic text for the first years of formation of deacons according to the New Roman National Directory (2005).