Die vorliegende Untersuchung befasst sich mit den "Festgottesdiensten" Friedrich Schleiermachers als Prediger an der Berliner Dreifaltigkeitskirche zwischen 1809 und 1829. Ausgehend von Schleiermachers Theorie des Festgottesdienstes werden neun dieser Festgottesdienste rekonstruiert, indem die Elemente Lied, Kirchenmusik, Gebet und Liturgie so weit wie moeglich dokumentiert und deren theologische wie asthetische Koharenz gepruft werden. Unterbrochen werden diese Analysen durch vier Exkurse (Kirchenmusik, Gesangbucharbeit, Agende und Gottesdienstvorbereitung). Es folgt ein Dokumenten- und Materialanhang, der uberwiegend ungedruckte Quellen aus dem Umfeld des Schleiermacherschen Gottesdienstes erstmalig veroeffentlicht, darunter die wieder-entdeckten Protokolle der Berliner "Gesangbuchs-Commission". Die von Schleiermacher in seiner liturgischen Theorie postulierte Einheit und Ganzheit des Kultus kann in seiner eigenen liturgischen Praxis der Festgottesdienste der Berliner Zeit eindrucklich nachgewiesen werden. Die einzelnen liturgischen Elemente sind sorgfaltig aufeinander abgestimmt, wobei jeweils in der Predigt der Schlussel zum theologischen Gesamtverstandnis des Gottesdienstes zu sehen ist.

Einerseits lassen die jungsten Neuentdeckungen von Augustinus-Predigten angesichts des Umfangs seiner Verkundigungspraxis auch in Zukunft weitere Funde erwarten, insbesondere mit Hilfe der modernen Informationstechnik auch in bereits katalogisierten Handschriften. Andererseits stellen die Neufunde Vorstellungen von eher mechanischen Motiven und Methoden der handschriftlichen UEberlieferung grundlegend in Frage. Die vorliegende Studie zeigt durch die Identifizierung von neuen Textzeugen zu 43 Sermones ad populum sowie zu 57 als Predigten verwendeten Exzerpten anderer Schriften Augustins, dass Auswahl und Form der UEberlieferung wesentlich von den mittelalterlichen und neuzeitlichen Redaktoren nach Kriterien der liturgischen Verwendbarkeit der Texte zu ihrer Zeit mitbestimmt wurden.

From 1824 to 1843 Newman was an active clergyman of the Church of England; during these years he entered the pulpit about 1,270 times. He published 217 of the sermons which he wrote during these years; a further 246 sermons survive in manuscript in the Archives of the Birmingham Oratory, some only as fragments, some simply as sermon abstracts, but the majority as full texts. When completed, this series of the sermons will consist of five volumes.
Volume IV contains thirty-nine sermons covering a period of sixteen years from the time when John Henry was still an Evangelical to the period immediately leading up to his departure from the Church of England.
Part I contains twelve sermons on the Church, preached over a thirteen-year period from 1824 to 1837. Five of these belong to the twenty months spent as Curate of the old church of St Clement's and the other seven while Vicar of St Mary's, including the first sermon he ever preached on High Church principles.
Part II contains a miscellany of twenty-seven sermons preached between 1828 and 1840. They range from five sermons on the Incarnate Christ; one to commemorate the dedication of the new church at Littlemore; one on Rome and Antichrist, two on behalf of the Church Missionary Society and the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel; two to mark the deaths of George IV and his former classic master, Walter Meyers; one also to commemorate the anniversary of the execution of Charles I.

Gegenstand der Arbeit ist das Phanomen der arteigenen Religion/Religiositat, welches in Deutschland seit dem ausgehenden 19. Jahrhundert bis ins erste Drittel des 20. Jahrhunderts zu beobachten ist. Die Arbeit befasst sich sowohl mit den verschiedenen theoretischen Ansatzen prominenter Ideologen und Wegbereiter als auch mit den zahlreichen Stroemungen und Gemeinschaften, die in gegenseitiger Konkurrenz standen. Anhand von Kriterien wie Aufbau und Organisation, soziale Basis oder Lehre wird herausgearbeitet, wo die Gemeinsamkeiten und Unterschiede zwischen Deutschen Christen, Neugermanen oder okkulten Ariosophen liegen. Gleichzeitig wird der Frage nachgegangen, weshalb die artreligioesen Gemeinschaften ausgerechnet im Dritten Reich ihr Ende fanden. Der Autor nahm im Vorfeld an, dass es sich bei den Entwurfen arteigener Religion primar um eine Reaktion auf eine als bedrohlich empfundene Gegenwart, also um ein Symptom der Zeit handelt. Ziel der empirisch-deskriptiven Studie ist es daher, anhand des Quellenmaterials diese These zu be- oder auch zu widerlegen. Arteigene Religion - ein Symptom der Zeit? Ein Versuch, der Moderne mit ihren sozialen, kulturell-religioesen und oekonomisch-politischen Krisen eine nationale, der deutschen Art und Rasse gemasse religioese Ordnung entgegenzusetzen?

Handel's Israelite oratorios are today little known among non-specialists, but in their own day they were unique, pioneering and extremely popular. Dating from the period 1732-1752, they combine the musical conventions of Italian opera with dramatic plots in English that are adaptations of Old Testament narratives. They constitute a form of biblical interpretation, but to date, there has been no thoroughgoing study of the theological ideas or the attitudes towards the biblical text that might be conveyed in the oratorios' libretti. This book aims to fill that gap from an interdisciplinary perspective. Combining the insights of present-day biblical studies with those of Handelian studies, Deborah W. Rooke examines the libretti of ten oratorios - Esther, Deborah, Athalia, Saul, Samson, Joseph and his Brethren, Judas Macchabaeus, Solomon, Susanna and Jephtha - and evaluates the relationship between each libretto and the biblical story on which it is based. Rooke comments on each biblical text from a modern scholarly perspective, and then compares the modern interpretation with the version of the biblical narrative that appears in the relevant libretto. Where the libretto is based on a prior dramatic or literary adaptation of the biblical narrative, she also discusses the prior adaptation and how it relates to both the biblical text and the corresponding oratorio libretto. In this way the distinctive nuances of the oratorio libretti are highlighted, and each libretto is then analysed and interpreted in the light of eighteenth-century religion, scholarship, culture and politics. The result is a fascinating exploration not only of the oratorio libretti but also of how culture and context determines the nature of biblical interpretation.

The biblical title 'The Prince of Peace' leaves us in no doubt that God's purpose in Jesus Christ is to bring peace - universal peace, both with God and with our neighbours. But have we really understood what this peace might look like, especially in a world of wars and suffering? David Kerrigan sees the coming of Jesus at Christmas as central to the divine plan to bring peace to the world. Through reflection on biblical texts and mission stories he locates God at the centre of our mission and encourages us to restore the peace, joy and hope that come from accompanying Jesus.

Using the Blob style of illustration popularised in the Blob Tree publications, The Visual Christmas Story opens up the Bible for readers and non-readers alike, of all ages and abilities, and is suitable for use at home, church or school. The Bible text appears opposite verse-by-verse illustrations that encourage emotional and intuitive engagement with the narrative. Includes the Old Testament prophecies of the coming of Jesus.

From 1824 to 1843 Newman was an active clergyman of the Church of England; during these years he entered the pulpit about 1,270 times. He published 217 of the sermons which he wrote during these years; a further 246 sermons survive in manuscript in the Archives of the Birmingham Oratory, some only as fragments, some simply as sermon abstracts, but the majority as full texts. When completed, this series of the sermons will consist of five volumes. Volume IV contains thirty-nine sermons covering a period of sixteen years from the time when John Henry was still an Evangelical to the period immediately leading up to his departure from the Church of England. Part I contains twelve sermons on the Church, preached over a thirteen-year period from 1824 to 1837. Five of these belong to the twenty months spent as Curate of the old church of St Clement's and the other seven while Vicar of St Mary's, including the first sermon he ever preached on High Church principles. Part II contains a miscellany of twenty-seven sermons preached between 1828 and 1840. They range from five sermons on the Incarnate Christ; one to commemorate the dedication of the new church at Littlemore; one on Rome and Antichrist, two on behalf of the Church Missionary Society and the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel; two to mark the deaths of George IV and his former classic master, Walter Meyers; one also to commemorate the anniversary of the execution of Charles I.

This is the all-inclusive, complete and permanent Sunday Missal. It contains all the official Mass prayers for Sundays and Holydays that are now in use in America -- including the readings from the Revised Lectionary for Sunday Mass (cycles A, B, and C). It also includes Mass themes, biblical commentaries, people's parts in boldface type, hundreds of illustrations (both in full color and in black and white), helpful indices, and a Treasury of Prayers.

A vital help for your Passion Play Oberammergau 2020 visit, this handy guide enables you to make the most of your time during your stay. It includes the historical background, traditions, and development of the Passion Play from 1634 to its relevance today, the organization and administration of the Play, and its impact on the village and the area. It looks behind the scenes to the wardrobe rooms and props, the stage, the history of the building, and the recent renovations and alterations. Meet the creative team behind the play and the leading actors. A synopsis of the play, including the sequence of the acts and scenes with the Old Testament Tableaux, is described. Suggestions on what to see in the village and the surrounding area include many of the places holidaymakers will visit en route to or from Oberammergau. The new expanded edition includes more of the Romantic Road, Munich, and the Austrian Tyrol.

Each chapter gives material for the members of the group to read in advance. There is a framework or plan for a group meeting, with detailed ideas for activities and discussion. There is also general advice about group processes, including recruiting and running such groups. There is a framework for prayer, and biblical themes to be considered in context. The sessions are equally for seekers and confirmation candidates, and for teenagers as well as adults.