{"product_id":"a-great-cloud-of-witnesses-paperback-9780898699661","title":"A Great Cloud of Witnesses: Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eChurch Publishing Incorporated is pleased to offer this new and expanded volume of optional commemorations of significant figures in the history of The Episcopal Church. It replaces the popular\u003ci\u003e Holy Women, Holy Men\u003c\/i\u003e. By action of the 2015 General Convention, \u003ci\u003eA Great Cloud of Witnesses\u003c\/i\u003e is being made available for devotional or catechetical use and for use in public worship throughout the Church. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGCW reflects the lively experience of holiness, especially on the level of the local community. GCW is accordingly a useful tool for learning about the history of the church and identifying those who have inspired and challenged us from the time of the New Testament to the present. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach entry includes a biographical narrative of the person or people, highlighting the significance of their life and witness. A devotional collect is provided in both Rite I and Rite II language and a set of indexing \"tags\" suggests how the entry fits into the broader scope of Christian history and delineates the Christian gifts and virtues that may have inspired the person's ministries.\u003cp\u003eAlso available as 3-ring hardcover foil stamped binder with loose leaf pages and tabs. The binder allows for insertions and deletions by action of future General Conventions without repurchasing the bound edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChurch Publishing Incorporated:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChurch Publishing Incorporated, \u003c\/b\u003e founded in 1918, is a publisher of trade books for general readers (spirituality, social justice, inspiration, wellness, self-help, leadership), academic works, and professional church resources, including a suite of electronic products. An official publisher of The Episcopal Church, it publishes The Book of Common Prayer, \u003ci\u003eThe Hymnal 1982, \u003c\/i\u003e and content used in the liturgy, faith formation, and mission of church. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Church Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51424212517138,"sku":"9780898699661","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0e9c0be6-1158-48f7-bac9-9828d602afe6.jpg?v=1751366461","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-great-cloud-of-witnesses-paperback-9780898699661","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}