Oration on the Incarnation
Amandus Polanus' "Oration on the Incarnation of the Son of God", published December 28, 1592, is a richly devotional yet theologically rigorous meditation on the incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ, for the celebration of his birth. His introduction is promising for the recovery of an evangelical liturgical calendar:
“Nobles and distinguished gentlemen, illustrious lords, revered and excellent men, most noble and eminent guests, and all you gracious listeners, I believe none of you are unfamiliar with the longstanding tradition of celebrating the birthdays of illustrious men, especially of kings and princes. Historians and poets, occupied with this endeavor, attest to it in their abundant works. How much more, then, should we, with utmost reverence and joy, adorn the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ?”
Amandus Polanus' "Oration on the Incarnation of the Son of God", published December 28, 1592, is a richly devotional yet theologically rigorous meditation on the incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ, for the celebration of his birth. His introduction is promising for the recovery of an evangelical liturgical calendar:
“Nobles and distinguished gentlemen, illustrious lords, revered and excellent men, most noble and eminent guests, and all you gracious listeners, I believe none of you are unfamiliar with the longstanding tradition of celebrating the birthdays of illustrious men, especially of kings and princes. Historians and poets, occupied with this endeavor, attest to it in their abundant works. How much more, then, should we, with utmost reverence and joy, adorn the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ?”
Amandus Polanus' "Oration on the Incarnation of the Son of God", published December 28, 1592, is a richly devotional yet theologically rigorous meditation on the incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ, for the celebration of his birth. His introduction is promising for the recovery of an evangelical liturgical calendar:
“Nobles and distinguished gentlemen, illustrious lords, revered and excellent men, most noble and eminent guests, and all you gracious listeners, I believe none of you are unfamiliar with the longstanding tradition of celebrating the birthdays of illustrious men, especially of kings and princes. Historians and poets, occupied with this endeavor, attest to it in their abundant works. How much more, then, should we, with utmost reverence and joy, adorn the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ?”