The word sacrifice conjures images of suffering, loss, and even martyrdom. But sacrifice as practiced in the Old Testament and throughout the ancient world was most often the occasion of joyous celebration - a way of drawing near to God and to the other members of the community. Welcoming Gifts explores the history of sacrifice, the meaning of Christ's sacrifice, and what the concept should mean for Christians today - a way of expressing and cementing our relationship with God.
About the Author: The Right Rev. Archimandrite Jeremy Davis assists Metropolitan JOSEPH at the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese headquarters in Englewood, New Jersey. He previously served fifteen years at St. Elijah and Holy Ascension Orthodox Churches in Oklahoma and holds an MDiv from St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. Throughout his ministry, he has sought to introduce today’s Christians to the vibrant faith of the ancient Church Fathers.
