Laity in Christian History and Today

The Laity in Christian History and Today offers a fascinating account of the part played byordinary Christians in the life and witness of the churches. The important role of the laity hasoften been overlooked and their story has largely gone untold. Here, Kenneth Hylson-Smithconsiders the part played by the laity from the earliest communities in the New Testament tothe present.The book highlights lay people's achievements and explores the potential that exists forrevitalising the church if the laity are fully mobilized and, alongside clergy, are given fullopportunity for exercising their ministry.