{"product_id":"a-great-cloud-of-witnesses-9780898699623","title":"A Great Cloud of Witnesses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new and expanded volume of optional commemorations of significant figures in the history of the Episcopal Church.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume replaces the popular \u003ci\u003eHoly Women, Holy Men\u003c\/i\u003e. By action of the 2015 General Convention, \u003ci\u003eGreat Cloud of Witnesses\u003c\/i\u003e is being made available for devotional or catechetical use and for use in public worship throughout the Church. It reflects the lively experience of holiness, especially on the level of the local community. It 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. Each entry includes a biographical narrative of the person or people, highlighting the significance of their lives 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is printed on a special synthetic paper coated with a unique clay coating which combines the advantages of paper with the durability of plastic. This paper looks and feels like paper but stands up to water, weather, grease, chemicals and resists tearing in both directions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IndiePubs US Refresh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48170386424059,"sku":"9780898699623","price":78.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_7bb4f826-9ea0-4967-952f-7afac8182b1b.jpg?v=1770640969","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/a-great-cloud-of-witnesses-9780898699623","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}