The Wonder of Worship
Overview
This easy reader of church history traces the development of prayer, music, preaching, sacraments, and other rituals. It offers clear insight on the reasons behind current worship practices. The Wonder of Worship is a helpful book for pastors, worship leaders, or anyone who wonders, “Why do we do that in church?”
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- Preface by the author
- Helps for understanding the background of worship
- Questions for reflection
Top Highlights
“Holiness folk teach a ‘second blessing’ of the Holy Ghost, who brings cleansing and power to the believer.” (Pages 119–120)
“While it is rooted in historical events, it is experienced in the here and now.” (Page 130)
“As in other things the East is more accurate and the West more practical.” (Page 146)
Keith Drury has provided a guide to the basics of Christian worship with careful attention to both the historical developments and contemporary movements. Written with focus on evangelical sensibilities, it admirably fills a need in that rapidly growing element of American Christianity.
—James F. White, Bard Thompson Professor of Liturgical Studies, Drew University
What a wonderful treasure of past insights for present worship! Here, in an easy and useable form, Keith Drury connects the path of the past with the future. This book will help all of us who want to bring more depth and substance to our worship.
—Robert Webber, editor, The Complete Library of Christian Worship (8 vols.)
- Title: The Wonder of Worship
- Author: Keith Drury
- Publisher: Wesleyan Publishing House
- Publication Date: 2002
- Pages: 312