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"One of the leading liturgists in the country gives us the latest and most careful research available,"---Calvin Theological Journal. Covers questions such as: Why does Lent last 40 days? When did Christians begin celebrating Christmas on December 25? and How is Easter linked to Passover? 255 pages, softcover. Liturgical Press.

In this definitive work, Thomas Talley draws on all the resources of historical scholarship to examine and unravel the complications brought to liturgical time by the blending of local traditions.

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