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.