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Vol. I: The Biblical Foundations of Christian Worship
List of Illustrations and Tables
Board of Editorial Consultants
List of Cooperating Publishers
Preface to Volume 1
Introduction
Part 1: INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL WORSHIP
Chapter 1: Old Testament Vocabulary of Worship
Chapter 2: New Testament Vocabulary of Worship
Chapter 3: The Names of God in Worship
Chapter 4: Symbolism in Biblical Worship
Chapter 5: The Concept of Covenant in Biblical Worship
Chapter 6: Sacrifice in Biblical Worship
Chapter 7: The Numinous Aspect of Biblical Worship
Chapter 8: Biblical Worship as Response to Saving Events
Chapter 9: Biblical Worship as Re-Presentation of Saving Events
Part 2: HISTORY AND INSTITUTIONS OF BIBLICAL WORSHIP
Chapter 10: History of Israelite and Jewish Worship
Chapter 11: History of New Testament Worship
Chapter 12: The Tabernacle
Chapter 13: The Temple of Solomon
Chapter 14: The Synagogue
Chapter 15: The Church as an Institution of Worship
Chapter 16: Leadership in Biblical Worship
Part 3: FESTIVALS IN BIBLICAL WORSHIP
Chapter 17: The Meaning of Feasts in the Biblical Tradition
Chapter 18: Festivals of Israel
Chapter 19: Biblical Foundations of Christian Festivals
Part 4: MUSIC AND THE ARTS IN BIBLICAL WORSHIP
Chapter 20: Biblical Philosophy of the Worship Arts
Chapter 21: Music in Israelite Worship
Chapter 22: Music in New Testament Worship
Chapter 23: Musical Instruments in Scripture
Chapter 24: Psalms in Biblical Worship
Chapter 25: Hymns in New Testament Worship
Chapter 26: Dance and Banners in Worship
Part 5: THE BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP
Chapter 27: Charismatic Aspects of Worship
Chapter 28: Acts of Entrance in Traditional Worship
Chapter 29: Service of the Word
Chapter 30: Service of the Lord's Table
Chapter 31: The Lord's Supper (Eucharist)
Chapter 32: Other Sacred Actions in Worship
Works Cited
Vol. II: Twenty Centuries of Christian Worship
List of Illustrations and Tables
Board of Editorial Consultants
List of Cooperating Publishers
Preface to Volume 2
Introduction
Part 1: EARLY CHRISTIAN WORSHIP
Chapter 1: Links Between New Testament and Early Christian Worship
Part 2: A HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP
Chapter 2: The Worship of the Early Church (to A.D. 500)
Chapter 3: Worship in the Eastern Orthodox Tradition
Chapter 4: Historic Worship in the Western (Catholic) Church
Chapter 5: Protestant Worship of the Reformation Era
Chapter 6: Protestant Post-Reformation Worship
Chapter 7: Movements of Worship Renewal in the Twentieth Century
Part 3: HISTORIC MODELS OF WORSHIP
Chapter 8: Pre-Reformation Liturgies
Chapter 9: Reformation Models of Worship
Chapter 10: Post-Reformation Models of Worship
Part 4: THEOLOGIES OF WORSHIP
Chapter 11: Approaches to the Theology of Worship
Chapter 12: Theologies of Worship Among the Churches
Part 5: NEW DIRECTIONS IN WORSHIP
Chapter 13: Contemporary Documents on Worship Renewal
Chapter 14: Concerns for the Future of Worship
Part 6: PREPARING FOR WORSHIP RENEWAL
Chapter 15: Preconditions and Stages of Worship Renewal
Chapter 16: Understanding the Principles of Worship
Chapter 17: Exploring the Psychology of Worship
Chapter 18: Challenges Facing Worship Renewalists
Works Cited
Vol. III: The Renewal of Sunday Worship
List of Illustrations
Board of Editorial Consultants
List of Cooperating Publishers
Preface to Volume 3
Introduction
Part 1: WORSHIP AMONG THE CHURCHES
Chapter 1: Worship Renewal among the Contemporary Churches
Part 2: INTRODUCING WORSHIP RENEWAL
Chapter 2: What is Worship Renewal?
Chapter 3: Descriptions of Worship Renewal
Chapter 4: Models of Renewing Worship
Part 3: RESOURCES FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP
Chapter 5: Styles of Worship
Chapter 6: Resources for the Acts of Entrance
Chapter 7: Resources for the Service of the Word
Chapter 8: Resources for the Service of the Table
Chapter 9: Resources for the Acts of Dismissal
Part 4: RESOURCES FOR PREACHING IN WORSHIP
Chapter 10: A Brief History of Preaching
Chapter 11: Styles of Preaching
Chapter 12: Approaches to Preaching
Part 5: RESOURCES FOR PLANNING AND LEADING WORSHIP
Chapter 13: Being a Worship Leader
Chapter 14: Developing Management Skills for Leading Worship
Chapter 15: Leading Worship
Chapter 16: Planning Worship
Works Cited
Vol. IV: Music & the Arts in Worship (Book A)
List of Illustrations
Board of Editorial Consultants
List of Cooperating Publishers
Preface to Volume 4
Introduction
Part 1: MUSIC AND THE ARTS AMONG THE CHURCHES
Chapter 1: Music and the Arts Among Contemporary Churches
Part 2: MUSIC IN WORSHIP
Chapter 2: The Theological Foundations of Music in Worship
Chapter 3: The Brief History of Music in Worship
Chapter 4: The Brief History of Congregational Song
Chapter 5: The Brief History of Jubilation
Chapter 6: Singing in Worship
Chapter 7: Instruments in Worship
Chapter 8: Planning Music for Worship
Chapter 9: Music Leadership in Worship
Vol. IV: Music & the Arts in Worship (Book B)
Part 3: THE VISUAL ARTS IN WORSHIP
Chapter 10: Historical, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on the Visual Arts in Worship
Chapter 11: The Worship Environment
Chapter 12: The Primary Visual Arts for Worship
Chapter 13: Secondary Visual Arts for Worship
Chapter 14: Planning and Creating Visual Arts for Worship
Part 4: DRAMA AND DANCE IN WORSHIP
Chapter 15: Introduction to Drama in Worship
Chapter 16: Examples Drama for Worship
Chapter 17: The Dramatic Arts in Scripture Proclamation
Chapter 18: Examples of Dramatic Arts in Scripture Proclamation
Chapter 19: Dance, Movement, and Posture in Worship
Chapter 20: Examples of Dance in Worship
Chapter 21: Mime in Worship
Part 5: THE ART OF LANGUAGE IN WORSHIP
Chapter 22: The Use of Language in Worship
Chapter 23: Poetry in Worship
Works Cited
Vol. V: The Services of the Christian Year
Welcome
Introduction
Part I: The Cycle of Light
Marking Time
Longing for the Messiah
Joy to the World
The Light of the World
Part II: The Cycle of Life
Walking with Jesus
Sign of Repentance
The Defining Week
Hosanna!
Holy Thursday
The Last Day
He Is Risen!
A Time of Celebration
Part III: Pentecost and After
Life Goes On
Vol. VI: The Sacred Actions of Worship
List of Illustrations
Additional Contributors
Board of Editorial Consultants
List of Cooperating Publishers
Preface to Volume 6
Introduction
Part 1: THE SACRED ACTIONS AMONG THE CHURCHES
Chapter 1: Sacred Actions Among Contemporary Churches
Part 2: HISTORY AND THEOLOGY OF SACRED ACTIONS, SACRAMENTS, AND ORDINANCES
Chapter 2: The Significance of Sacred Actions
Chapter 3: The History of Sacraments, Ordinances, and Sacred Actions
Part 3: BAPTISM
Chapter 4: A History of Baptism
Chapter 5: Contemporary Theologies of Water Baptism
Chapter 6: The Practice of Baptism
Chapter 7: Confirmation
Chapter 8: Renewal of the Baptismal Covenant
Part 4: THE LORD'S SUPPER
Chapter 9: The History of The Lord's Supper
Chapter 10: Theologies of The Lord's Supper
Chapter 11: The Practice of The Lord's Supper
Part 5: SACRED ACTIONS FOR THE SEASONS OF LIFE
Chapter 12: Child Dedication
Chapter 13: Marriage
Chapter 14: Funeral
Part 6: SACRED ACTIONS IN THE LIFE OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
Chapter 15: Ordinance and Commissioning
Chapter 16: Reconciliation
Chapter 17: Anointing of the Sick
Chapter 18: Footwashing
Chapter 19: The Solemn Assembly
Works Cited
Vol. VII: The Ministries of Christian Worship
List of Illustrations
Additional Contributors
Board of Editorial Consultants
List of Cooperating Publishers
Preface to Volume 7
Introduction
Part 1: WORSHIP AND RELATED MINISTRIES
Chapter 1: Worship and Related Ministries Among the Churches
Part 2: THE WORSHIPING COMMUNITY
Chapter 2: Children in the Worshiping Community
Chapter 3: Women in Worship
Chapter 4: Handicapped Persons in the Worshiping Community
Chapter 5: The Worshiping Community and Its Cultural Context
Chapter 6: Cultural Diversity in the Worshiping Community
Part 3: WORSHIP AND MINISTRIES WITHIN THE WORSHIPING COMMUNITY
Chapter 7: Worship and Pastoral Care
Chapter 8: Liturgies for Worship and Pastoral Care
Chapter 9: Worship and Pastoral Care: A Charismatic Approach
Chapter 10: Worship and Spiritual Formation
Chapter 11: Worship and Spiritual Formation in the Home
Chapter 12: Worship and Education
Chapter 13: Worship and Education: The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Part 4: WORSHIP AND THE CHURCH'S MISSION TO THE WORLD
Chapter 14: Worship and Hospitality
Chapter 15: Worship and Evangelism
Chapter 16: Worship and Evangelism: A Charismatic Approach
Chapter 17: Worship and Social Justice
Works Cited
Last Updated: 7/20/2005