Deacons (διάκονος) and διακονία in the writings of Justin and Irenaeus

In German-speaking countries, the role of the diaconate has been strongly influenced by nineteenth-century ideas of diakonia as service towards the poor. As important as the social initiatives stemming from this perspective have been, in order to correctly understand deacons and diakonia in the early church, we must go back to the sources. For this volume, focused on the first two centuries of Christianity, scholars from a range of backgrounds consider the use of diakonos and related words in the New Testament and extra-biblical sources, both Christian and otherwise. These texts reveal what deacons actually did, helping us to understand the past and giving guidance for the present, particularly in ecumenical discussions concerning the ministry

How deacons can be a Prime Example of Failing Clerics: According to Jerome

Jerome was an ironic writer and in his works he framed deacons as not always capable of becoming real clerics. Jerome valued monks far more than clerics and he presents his thesis in his writings quite often

Jezus als leerling in Lucas 2:46: Vragen stellen als het begin van leraar zijn

Een onderzoek naar de manier waarop Jezus in het Lukas evangelie geschetst wordt als een leerling, die leraar wordt

“A Tale of Two Teachers. Jesus about Jesus and John the Baptist (Luke 7,18-35): Jesus about Jesus and John the Baptist (Luke 7,18-35

Where can we find a great wisdom teacher who uses children´s rhymes to depict his teachings. Such a teacher can be found in Luke 7,31-35 where Jesus explains his own teaching and John the Baptist's