Why does the Church celebrate Christ’s birth on December 25? Was the date selected to “Christianize” the pagan festival of the Unconquerable Sun (Sol Invictus) or was it the other way around?
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How many are there and what do they mean? Why do some churches use blue for Advent? Why do some use rose two Sundays a
Should laymen read the Divine Service in the Pastor’s absence? Pastor explores the history of “Readers/Lectors” in the church and their relationship to the Office
Did Luther set his music to bar music? Yes, but not tavern tunes. What’s the difference and how did this reflect Luther’s understanding of the
Does using a lectionary (a schedule of of assigned Scripture readings for an entire year) teach the whole counsel of God? What about reading through
