|
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian liturgy, prayerbooks & hymnals
The Reformation changed forever how the sacrament of the Eucharist
was understood. This study of six canonical early modern lyric
poets traces the literary afterlife of what was one of the greatest
doctrinal shifts in English history. Sophie Read argues that the
move from a literal to a figurative understanding of the phrase
'this is my body' exerted a powerful imaginative pull on successive
generations. To illustrate this, she examines in detail the work of
Southwell, Donne, Herbert, Crashaw, Vaughan and Milton, who between
them represent a broad range of doctrinal and confessional
positions, from the Jesuit Southwell to Milton's heterodox
Puritanism. Individually, each chapter examines how Eucharistic
ideas are expressed through a particular rhetorical trope;
together, they illuminate the continued importance of the
Eucharist's transformation well into the seventeenth century - not
simply as a matter of doctrine, but as a rhetorical and poetic
mode.
A classic collection of hymns and choruses. Sankey's Sacred Songs
and Solos was developed by Ira D. Sankey as a resource for his
concerts and revival meetings in the late 19th century. This
collection is still popular today, with a wide selection of hymns
and songs on many different themes.
From the author of the bestselling "Anam Cara" comes a beautiful
collection of blessings to help readers through both the everyday
and the extraordinary events of their lives.
John O'Donohue, Irish teacher and poet, has been widely praised for
his gift of drawing on Celtic spiritual traditions to create words
of inspiration and wisdom for today. In "To Bless the Space Between
Us, " his compelling blend of elegant, poetic language and
spiritual insight offers readers comfort and encouragement on their
journeys through life. O'Donohue looks at life's
thresholds--getting married, having children, starting a new
job--and offers invaluable guidelines for making the transition
from a known, familiar world into a new, unmapped territory. Most
profoundly, however, O'Donohue explains "blessing" as a way of
life, as a lens through which the whole world is transformed.
O'Donohue awakens readers to timeless truths and shows the power
they have to answer contemporary dilemmas and ease us through
periods of change.
First exclusively Episcopal prayer book for youth Perfect gift for
teens at Christmas, confirmation, graduation, and birthdays Recent
studies show teens want a language for articulation their faith and
a means for being able to express their spirituality in prayer This
prayer book designed for teens draws from the Book of Common
Prayer, relevant prayers written by well known Episcopalians, and
ancient prayers rooted in the Bible. New and original prayers are
also offered, written by contemporary church leaders in the
Episcopal Church, as well as by teens themselves, young adults and
youth leaders. The book is structured in four parts: Daily Prayer.
Including morning prayer, table blessings, and night time. Prayers
for the Seasons of the Church Year. Blessing of a Christmas tree,
prayer for Christ in my life for Easter, prayer for courage to
share my faith, and more. Prayers for Daily Life. Before a special
school event, before a sports event, before a test, being left out,
bullying, dating, divorce, doubts, forgiveness, friendship,
gratitude, grief, guidance, hope, motivation, peer pressure, pets,
purpose, and more. Prayers for Important Events. Significant
birthday, earning a driver's license, Confirmation, beginning the
school year, starting high school, applying for college, graduating
high school, going to college, joining the workforce. In paperbck
version.
Though little can be known with certainty about the historical
Jesus, the image of a heavenly figure - `Christ crucified and
risen' - was constructed out of his life and teachings. This vision
of divine reality transcends traditional Hebrew poetic thought,
retaining its ancient power in the context of our new understanding
of a vast and evolving cosmos. In order to help us form a truly
contemporary Christian spirituality, Keith Ward (writing in our own
time and place rather than, for example, in the 4th century like St
Augustine, the 14th like Julian of Norwich, the 16th like Ignatius
of Loyola, or the 20th like Thomas Merton) offers a set of
reflections on what he believes to be the unique and
life-transforming revelation of God in the person of Jesus Christ.
And as we explore the spiritual truths relating to this mystery as
expressed in the Gospels, meditation leads naturally to prayer.
In Tides and Seasons, David Adam draws from the rich store of
Celtic Spirituality insights which speak to our own world today.
The prayers he has written for this book echo the rhythms of
creation which find their parallels in our spiritual lives. The
movement of the tides - incoming, full flood, ebb tide, low tide -
are linked to the cycle of the year, the seasons of life and the
highs and lows of our own experience. Many strong currents are at
work in our lives. Yet in the ebb and flow, nothing is lost, only
changed. The sea of God's love is not diminished. Even in times of
despair, we are made aware that there are other shores, eternal
reaches, and that after the lowest ebb, the tide will flow again.
This third volume of Faith Breaks contains 150 more insightful
reflections from the beloved Dr. J. Howard Olds, heard over the
radio in Lexington, Louisville, and Nashville for over two decades
prior to his death in 2008. Faith Breaks, Volume 3: Even More
Thoughts on Making It a Good Day reminds us to pause, take a break,
and focus on what really matters: faith, hope, love, God, and
family Includes a special foreword by Bishop Joe E. Pennel.
Germaine Copeland's three volumes of Prayers That Avail Much have
helped Christians learn how to pray, know what to pray, and
confidently claim answers to prayer for over twenty-five years.
This all-in-one edition is your complete guide to praying according
to God's Word! You'll discover dozens of powerful, Scripture-based
intercessory prayers for all kinds of life situations from honoring
your marriage to letting go of bitterness, from seeking funding for
a ministry to overcoming discouragement. This special 25th
Anniversary Edition incudes a special word from Germaine Copeland
and an extensive Scripture section!
Originally published in 1941, this book was originally intended as
a popular guide to the Scottish Prayer Book. Perry explains the
services in the order in which they appear in the Prayer Book while
simultaneously attempting 'to justify the truths embodied in them'.
This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the
history of Scottish Protestantism.
Comprehensive catalogue of the hagiographical lessons in Sarum
breviaries, with key studies of the most crucial elements. Sarum
Use was the most widely used form of the liturgy in late medieval
England, but its service books were much less standardized than
their modern counterparts. The lack of uniformity is particularly
marked in Sarum breviaries' lessons on saints, which can vary
enormously from copy to copy. This book is the first comprehensive
examination of those lessons and the manuscripts that preserve
them. It provides a catalogue of over 80 manuscripts and 12 early
printed versions, giving a brief description of each one, sometimes
correcting previous views of its date and provenance, and
identifying each copy's divergences from the standard Sarum roster
of saints. The book also identifies the textual families into which
the manuscripts fall and the extent of their divergence from the
lessons in both the early printed versions and the inadequate
nineteenth-century edition on which modern scholars have previously
depended. The author's findings offer an introduction to the
unexpectedly rich variety of hagiographical lessons that survive,
identify some of the sources behind them, and shed new light on the
ways in which the Sarum breviary developed and was disseminated in
the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
The Book of Hours was a 'best-seller' in medieval and early modern
Europe, the era's most commonly produced and owned book. This
interdisciplinary study explores its increasing popularity and
prestige, offering a full account of the Book of Hours as a book -
how it was acquired, how it was read to guide prayer and teach
literacy and what it meant to its owners as a personal possession.
Based on the study of over 500 manuscripts and printed books from
France, Virginia Reinburg combines a social history of the Book of
Hours with an ethnography of prayer. Approaching the practice of
prayer as both speech and ritual, she argues that a central part of
the Book of Hours' appeal for lay people was its role as a bridge
between the liturgy and the home. Reinburg describes how the Book
of Hours shaped religious practice through the ways in which it was
used.
First published in 1896, this book presents the complete surviving
Latin text of the Sacramentarium Leonianum, which was discovered in
the Chapter library at Verona by Joseph Bianchini during the first
half of the eighteenth century. The text includes a detailed
introduction, extensive editorial notes and three photographs from
the manuscript. This book will be of value to anyone with an
interest in sacramentaries and the history of Christianity.
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) was a French abbot and
theologian who was the main founder of the Cistercian order.
Originally published in 1910, this book contains a selection from
his letters, meditations, sermons, hymns and other writings,
translated into English. Covering a variety of themes, it will be
of value to anyone with an interest in Saint Bernard and his works.
Do you ever sit down to pray and struggle to find the right words?
You want to spend time with God, but you don't know where to begin?
365 Days of Prayer for Women is a beautiful book of topically
arranged, guided prayers and complementary Scriptures that will
enhance your prayer life and offer you peace, joy, and strength
every day. God hears your voice when you direct it to him. He will
step into every struggle and be your very present help in trouble.
He will give you the words to say even when you find yourself
lacking.
This 2009 book provides a comprehensive historical treatment of the
Latin liturgy in medieval England. Richard Pfaff constructs a
history of the worship carried out in churches - cathedral,
monastic, or parish - primarily through the surviving manuscripts
of service books, and sets this within the context of the wider
political, ecclesiastical, and cultural history of the period. The
main focus is on the mass and daily office, treated both
chronologically and by type, the liturgies of each religious order
and each secular 'use' being studied individually. Furthermore,
hagiographical and historiographical themes - respectively, which
saints are prominent in a given witness and how the labors of
scholars over the last century and a half have both furthered and,
in some cases, impeded our understandings - are explored
throughout. The book thus provides both a narrative account and a
reference tool of permanent value.
First published in 1913, this book provides an index of early Latin
hymns, found in hymnaries from before 1100. Entries contain the
following information, where applicable: the incipit, followed by
the subject of the hymn, followed by the author, then references to
where the text of the hymn can be found in print and manuscript
form. The text was originally intended to be the chief feature of a
book on Hymns and Canticles in the series of Handbooks of
Liturgical Study edited by Professor H. B. Swete and Dr J. H.
Srawley, but when completed it proved to be so large that it was
necessary to publish it as a separate volume. This book will be of
value to anyone with an interest in religious music and the history
of Christianity.
First published in 1914, this book provides information on the
Canticles of the Eastern and Western Church in early and medieval
times. The text is divided into two broad sections: the first
covers Greek and Eastern Canticles; the second covers Latin and
Western Canticles. Additional material includes illustrative plates
and an index of manuscripts. This is a highly informative book that
will be of value to anyone with an interest in religious music and
the history of Christianity.
Encouragement and inspiration to TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH FOR GOOD! If
you're looking for the right combination of inspiration and
encouragement to achieve the healthy lifestyle you've longed
for-you found it. A companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller,
The Daniel Plan, this 365-day devotional provides the heartfelt
insight you need to take your health to the next level. Feast on
something bigger than a fad. Motivational tips, Scripture passages,
Food for Thought, and a special note from Rick Warren lead the way
to transformation for the long haul. The Daniel Plan Daily
Devotional builds on the top essential-Faith-that has made The
Daniel Plan doable and successful for thousands of people
worldwide. A dream team of spiritual, fitness, and health
professionals, including Rick Warren, Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Mark
Hyman, and the Daniel Plan Wellness Faculty will help you continue
your journey toward whole health and wellness. Ultimately, The
Daniel Plan Daily Devotional will change your life in the areas of
faith, food, fitness, focus, and friends-the five essentials to
transform your body, mind, and spirit from the inside out!
This compact liturgy provides alternative services and prayers for
many occasions. It includes: Prayers before Worship; Early Morning
Prayer; Morning Prayer; Evening Prayer; Night Prayer; A Service of
Marriage; In Praise of Creation; A Funeral Service; A Service of
Healing; Prayers of Intercession; A Celtic Calendar of the Lives of
the Saints; Selected Psalms, and an Historical Overview.
|
|