{"product_id":"the-word-in-the-desert-9780718829216","title":"The Word in the Desert","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first systematic, historical and critical study of the effects that the revision of liturgical language has had on the Western Church. This well-researched and provocative work will interest anyone concerned with the future of Christian worship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"... this book is a must. Members of all churches are deeply indebted to Dr Spurr for presenting such a vast amount of information and learning in one slim volume.\" -Financial Times  \"... a lively and informative book ... undoubtedly well-researched ... His thoughts on Feminism and Renewal are on the whole well-founded ... His chapter on Church Music and Renewal is again well-founded .. well-informed and serious work ... Spurr proves that most liturgical reform has been carried through with a deplorable lack of awareness of the resonances of language and the sensitivities of those who use it.\" -New Directions  \"... a lively contribution to the debate on reform ... an extended and well documented account ... a well argued piece of writing ... good, lively\" -Church Times  \"... this is a book to inform, to challenge and to delight\" -Margot Thompson  \"Highly stimulating and enjoyable.\" -Faith and Heritage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. The Liturgical Movement. 2. Conservative Reactions: The Roman Catholic Church. 3. Conservative Reactions: The Anglican Communion. 4. The Book of Common Prayer and English Literature. 5. Feminism and Renewal. 6. Church Music and Renewal. 7. The Language of Liturgy. Conclusion. Appendix: The Satirical Critique","brand":"James Clarke \u0026 Co Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49526245818711,"sku":"9780718829216","price":47.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780718829216.jpg?v=1731863485","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-word-in-the-desert-9780718829216","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}