Millions of Christians around the world use the sign of the Cross?and have done so for centuries?as a gesture of blessing. It is practiced when alone, during worship, before sleep, upon waking, before eating, before travel, and many other times throughout one's day. But what does it mean? How, when, and where did this simple movement of the hand originate? The sign of the Cross is literally a tracing of the Cross of Christ onto the body. By so doing, Christians invite the mystery of the Cross into their everyday lives. Now and for the first time, young Greek scholar Andreas Andreopoulos explains the tremendous meaning, mystery, and history of this dramatic gesture shared by all Christians everywhere. This readable account will fascinate all who desire to know more about the inherited spiritual practices of everyday life.
- ISBN10 1557254966
- ISBN13 9781557254962
- Publish Date 1 November 2006
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 July 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Paraclete Press
- Edition Annotated edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 165
- Language English