Introduction to Christian Liturgy

by Frank C. Senn

Publisher:

Fortress Press

, 2012

Overview

Designed as a general introduction to Christian liturgy, this book explores the meaning, history, and practice of worship in Eastern, Western, Catholic, and Protestant traditions. Its chapters cover the theology of worship, the historical development of Eucharist and the Prayer Offices, the lectionary and customs of the church year, other sacramental rites, and the use of music and the arts. As such, it is a perfect textbook for students seeking to understand the basics of liturgical worship, as well as a reliable guide for worship leaders. Written in the form of a handbook and designed with questions and answers for easy reference, Introduction to Christian Liturgy will help both novice and experienced worship leaders make informed decisions in their liturgical choices and practices.

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Key Features

• Provides a general introduction to Christian liturgy
• Explores worship practices across denominational traditions
• Discusses siginificant times during the church calendar

Contents

• Liturgy—A Practical Science
• History and Culture
• The Principal of Order Service
• The Liturgy of Time
• The Church-Year Calendar
• The Church Year: Advent through Lent
• The Church Year: Holy Week
• The Church Year: Easter and Beyond
• Life Passages
• The Liturgical Arts
• Participation in Worship

Top Highlights

“As a religious phenomenon, liturgy is a communal ritual response to the sacred through activity reflecting praise, thanksgiving, supplication, or repentance.” (Page 5)

“Up until the Age of Enlightenment in the eighteenth century in the West, it was commonly held that worship is rendered soli Deo gloria—‘to the glory of God alone.’ Since the Age of Enlightenment, it has been thought that the value of worship lies in the impact it has on worshipers. The concern is to effect the human response rather than to glorify God.” (Page 4)

“‘in order’ means that there is an order to be followed, a progression of activities that gives shape to the liturgy” (Page 8)

“Liturgy is the vehicle by which the public worship of God is performed.” (Page 5)

“Pastoral liturgy is the study and application of liturgy in the actual life of the church.” (Page 1)

Product Details

• Title: Introduction to Christian Liturgy
• Author: Frank C. Senn
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Print Publication Date: 2012
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Pages: 235
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Liturgics
• Resource ID: LLS:NTRDCTNCHRSTNLT
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T04:52:43Z

About Frank C. Senn

Frank C. Senn is pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Evanston, Illinois, and has served as president of both the Liturgical Conference and the North American Academy of Liturgy. He is author of many books, including Christian Liturgy: Catholic and Evangelical, New Creation: Elements of a Liturgical Worldview, and The People’s Work: A Social History of the Liturgy.