The New Testament and the Reform of Christian Worship
Premier liturgical theologian Gordon Lathrop argues that far too often liturgy, preaching, and liturgical theology are informed by nave and outdated exegesis. In another fully original and deeply reflective work, Lathrop partners with newer biblical studies to see the Gospels anew. He treats the Gospels as early witnesses to the meaning of ......
This thoughtful analysis offers a deeper understanding of Steiner's letters on the Archangel Michael and how he can help us to embrace a truly universal view of humanity.
Centering Prayer is an approach to prayer which involves resting in God in non-conceptual contemplation, and is open to anyone seeking a deeper spirituality. This book looks in particular at how Centering Prayer can be effective at all stages of evolving consciousness.
The Hymns, Carols, and Translations of Henry L. Lettermann
Henry L. Lettermann (1932-96) served as professor of English at Concordia Teachers College, River Forest, Illinois, from 1959 to 1988 where his talent for poetry became readily apparent. From 1979 to 1987 he served as a member and secretary of the Hymn Text and Music Committee which produced Lutheran Worship in 1982. His original texts, ......
Reading the Bible Aloud - A Brief Guide for Lay Readers
This book is designed as a guide for readers who want to become more confident and effective in communicating the meaning of God's Word clearly to listeners. Reading scripture aloud involves a great many considerations by the reader: knowledge and understanding, faith, respect, spirit and heart, vocal skill, and physical control. Though reading ......
The twelve days of Christmas run from December 26 through January 6, the Feast of the Epiphany, the date on which we traditionally recall the Magi's arrival to present gifts to the infant Jesus. This book invites readers to go deeper to the source of all the good gifts in life which are love, forgiveness, joy, and hope.
In this exploration of the foundations of Anglican worship, Louis Weil invites the laity to claim their true baptismal role and serve alongside the ordained as ministers and celebrants of the liturgy.
Addresses the general principles that have guided the shaping of Evangelical Lutheran Worship, with an in-depth look at the central liturgy of Christian worship, Holy Communion. Examines how worship interacts with environment, music, and the preached word, and features useful and practical suggestions for all those who lead the assembly in Holy ......
Keeping Time, written by Gail Ramshaw and Mons Teig, explores why Christians have different ways of looking at time, at how the life of the church is ordered and organized by days, weeks, seasons, and years. Provides detailed information about Sundays, festivals, seasons, and commemorations as well as daily prayer.
Drawing on five years of research with pilgrims before, during and after their trips, this book offers a lived religion approach that explores the trip's hybrid nature for pilgrims themselves: both ordinary - tied to their everyday role as the family's ritual specialists, and extraordinary - since they leave home in a dramatic way.
Drawing on five years of research with pilgrims before, during and after their trips, this book offers a lived religion approach that explores the trip's hybrid nature for pilgrims themselves: both ordinary - tied to their everyday role as the family's ritual specialists, and extraordinary - since they leave home in a dramatic way.
Gerhard O. Forde wrote and taught powerfully about the primary importance of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. In an article in the Lutheran Quarterly, he wrote: "Let us be . . . radical preachers and practitioners of the gospel by justification by faith without the deeds of the law. . . . What is at stake is the radical gospel, radical ......
