Turley begins by surveying the history of the interface between ritual studies and Pauline scholarship, identifying the scholarly gaps in both method and conclusions and a ritual theory adequate to address such gaps. The focus of the work is then on the two rituals that identified the Pauline communities: ritual washings and ritual meals. Turley explores Galatians and 1 Corinthians, two letters that present the richest spread of evidence pertinent to ritual theory. By exploring Paul's reference to ritual washings and meals with a heuristic use of ritual theory, Turley concludes that rituals in early Christianity were inherently revelatory, in that they revealed the dawning of the messianic age through the bodies of the ritual participants. This bodily revelation established both a distinctly Christian ethic and a distinctly Christian social space by which such an ethical identity might be identified and sustained.

This is a sequel to two highly successful collections of short songs ("Come All You People" and "There Is One Among Us") for use in worship. Here the net is thrown wider with material from AIDs-ridden communities in the developing world side by side with recent products from the Wild Goose Resource Group. It is an ideal collection for small choirs, social justice enthusiasts, multiculturalists and all who regard themselves a global Christian.

Do you sometimes wonder what to pray about? Do you long for a richer, deeper prayer life? In this pocket-sized devotional, Angus Buchan will be your prayer partner as you speak with Jesus through 365 short, powerful and faith-filled prayers. A key Scripture verse accompanies each prayer to inspire a deeper prayer life based on God’s Word while a pithy quote gives you something to ponder. Also included are short yet powerful prompts, encouraging you to live out each day’s reading.

Whatever you need – whether patience, peace, joy or God’s loving grace – Pocket Prayers for Every Day will guide you as you open up your heart to God, developing a deeper, more intimate relationship with Him. Be inspired to walk closer to your Savior as you talk to Him and experience His comfort, love and grace.