Introduction to Christian Worship
Introduction to Christian Worship, 3rd Edition traces the development of the major forms of Christian worship, and includes discussion of the newest service books of the principal churches of North America and the British Isles. This staple of liturgical history is used widely in Protestant seminaries and is read by clergy and laity alike as an accurate, informative, and accessible introduction to all aspects of Christian worship. This revision keeps pace with the latest scholarship and...
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Introduction to Christian Worship, 3rd Edition traces the development of the major forms of Christian worship, and includes discussion of the newest service books of the principal churches of North America and the British Isles. This staple of liturgical history is used widely in Protestant seminaries and is read by clergy and laity alike as an accurate, informative, and accessible introduction to all aspects of Christian worship. This revision keeps pace with the latest scholarship and includes more maps, tables, woodcuts, and photographs.
List of Diagrams9List of Plates11Preface131.What Do We Mean by "Christian Worship"?17The Phenomenon of Christian Worship18Definitions of Christian Worship22Key Words in Christian Worship25Diversity in Expression31Constancy in Function392.The Language of Time47The Shaping of Christian Time48Theology from the Christian Year67Functioning of the Christian Year713.The Language of Space81The Functions of Liturgical Space83History of Liturgical Architecture91Liturgical Art1034.The Sounds of Church Music111Why Do Christians Sing?112Forms and Functions of Church Music1175.Daily Public Prayer131History of Daily Public Prayer132Theological Reflections146Practical Concerns1486.The Service of the Word151History of the Service of the Word151Theology of the Service of the Word166Pastoral Concerns of the Service of the Word1697.God's Love Made Visible175The Development of Reflection on the Sacraments177New Understandings of Sacraments193Sacramentality2008.Christian Initiation203The Development of Christian Initiation204Theology of Christian Initiation217Pastoral Aspects of Christian Initiation2259.The Eucharist229The Development of Eucharistic Practice230Understanding the Eucharist248Pastoral Concerns25910.Occasional Services263Reconciliation265Ministry to the Sick269Christian Marriage276Ordination286Religious Profession or Commissioning293Care of the Dead295Notes305For Further Reading315Index323
