Dyrness, William A.

A primer on Christian worship : where we've been, where we are, where we can go / William Dyrness. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2009. - x, 154 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship liturgical studies series . - Calvin Institute of Christian Worship liturgical studies series. .

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction: God's invitation -- Looking back: worship in the middle ages and the reformation --From then till now: how styles of spirituality shape current Christian worship -- Holy, holy, holy: the trinitarian character of worship -- The narrative shape of worship: telling the story of God's love -- The lessons of worship: practicing what we believe -- Conclusion: new forms, new actions: renewing the practices of worship.

9780802860385 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0802860389 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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014909968 Uk


Public worship.

BV 15 / .D96 2009