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Book SynopsisA study of the first four generations of baptismal liturgies of The United Church of Canada, examining the group's history, theology, evolution and implications from 1925 to 1995. It presents detailed source commentaries and theological analysis, using both primary and secondary sources.
Trade Review"Kervin has stepped in to fill in some of the gaps in the history of the baptismal liturgies of The United Church of Canada. For this he should be warmly thanked. Those who teach liturgical studies in theological colleges will find the various tables particularly helpful in guiding students in their own consideration of the historical, theological and pastoral dimensions of these baptismal liturgies. This is a fine book and an indispensable addition to the libraries of theological schools, liturgical scholars and students...." -- Richard Geoggrey Leggett, Vancouver School of Theology * Toronto Journal Of Theology *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 List of Tables Chapter 2 Abbreviations Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Chapter 4 Introduction Part 5 Part I: The Founding Ethos and Its Forms Chapter 6 1. Baptism in the Founding Traditions and Forms of Service Part 7 Part II: Coming of Age through Common Order Chapter 8 2. Baptism in The Book of Common Order Chapter 9 3. Liturgical Reform, United Church-Style Part 10 Part III: Responding to the Contemporary Chapter 11 4. Baptism in the Service Book Chapter 12 5. Liturgical Reform in Turbulent Times Part 13 Part IV: Ecumenical Convergence in Christian Initiation Chapter 14 6. Baptism in Baptism and Renewal of Baptismal Faith Chapter 15 7. Liturgical Reform in an Ecumenical Context Part 16 Part V: The Language of Baptism and the Language of Worship Chapter 17 8. Liturgical Reform through Recovery and Renewal Chapter 18 Bibliography Chapter 19 Index Chapter 20 About the Author
