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Laicus

  • Paperback
  • 172 pages
  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • 14 x 21.6 x 1.1 cm

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For those interested in rural church life shifts

Shows how faith grows through community challenges

Helps you find purpose in your local church role

A reflective story of a layman navigating the challenges and transitions of life in a rural parish.

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Laicus or the experiences of a layman in a country parish explores the journey of a layman adapting from a leadership role to an engaged member in a small rural church community. The story reveals the personal and communal challenges faced when confronting traditional religious values alongside emerging rational and progressive ideas. The narrative portrays the tension between faith, church politics, and spirituality within the parish, influenced heavily by domestic life and social interactions. Set in a quaint village, the book highlights the protagonist's gradual understanding and acceptance of his new role, grappling with internal doubts and external pressures. Themes of community dynamics, personal belief, and the interplay of old and new religious thought permeate the narrative. The reflective tone invites readers to consider the evolving nature of faith and how it shapes the essence of belonging and purpose in a close-knit religious context. Through this transformation, the story sheds light on the broader cultural and spiritual shifts impacting church life and individual conviction.

  • Title

    Laicus

  • Author

    Lyman Abbott

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Double 9 Books

  • Published

    November 2025

  • Weight

    209g

  • Page Count

    172

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 1.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9789375551171

  • ISBN-10

    9375551172

  • Eden Code

    7422380