Description
Book SynopsisThis volume brings together an ecumenical team of scholars to present key theological concepts related to worship to help readers articulate their own theology of worship. Contributors explore the history of theology's impact on worship practices across the Christian tradition, highlighting themes such as creation, pneumatology, sanctification, and mission. The book includes introductions by N. T. Wright and Nicholas Wolterstorff. A forthcoming volume will address the historical foundations of worship.
Table of ContentsContents
Preface by the Editors
Khalia J. Williams and Mark A. LamportSeries Introduction
Nicholas WolterstorffIntroduction
N. T. WrightPart 1: Biblical Practices of Worship: Exegetical and Biblical Theology
1. Old Testament and Worship
Andrew E. Hill2. New Testament and Worship
Pheme PerkinsPart 2: Theological Principles of Worship: Systematic and Historical Theology
3. Creation and Worship
W. David O. Taylor4. God and Worship
Don E. Saliers5. Humanity and Worship
Ronald T. Michener6. Christology and Worship
Bruce T. Morrill7. Pneumatology and Worship
Khalia J. Williams8. Eschatology and Worship
Maurice Lee9. Ecclesiology and Worship
Rhodora E. Beaton10. Mission and Worship
Eugene R. Schlesinger11. Mystery and Worship
Ivana Noble12. Sanctification and Worship
Lizette Larson-MillerPart 3: Cultural Possibilities for Worship: Practical and Apologetical Theology
13. Cultural Considerations and Sacred Significance of Time in Worship
Anne McGowan14.
Ecology and Worship
Teresa Berger15. Individualism and Community within Worship Practices
E. Byron (Ron) Anderson16. Secularization and Worship
James K. Wellman Jr.17. Christian Worship in the Context of Other World Religions
Peter C. PhanEpilogue: Pursuing a Theology of Worship
Martyn Percy
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