'Take a look behind the scenes of contemporary Christian worship,
in the company of historians, musicians, theologians and pastors.
This book vibrates with a passion for offering a better
understanding of worship and liturgy. It uncovers fault lines for
today's worshipper as well as posing challenges for tomorrow. It's
a very good read.' Alison Eliot, former Moderator, Church of
Scotland 'Through a series of historical and contemporary
snapshots, leading academics and clergy provide some fascinating
insights into the cultural context that has formed Scotland's
theological and ecclesiastical heritage. Presbyterianism dominates,
but Roman Catholic and Episcopalian contributions also feature in a
story stretching from the Reformation to the present day. If you've
ever wondered how the faith of Calvin and John Knox could inspire
the Iona Community, and even the emerging church, then this is a
key resource.'John Drane, University of Aberdeen 'The essays in
this volume probe the complex and often competing trends in the
practice of Christian corporate worship in Scotland. They also
point us to fundamental lessons for all practical theology: attend
deeply to cultural contexts, listen to voices from quite different
perspectives, and probe at each turn how both our worship and our
writing about worship might reflect the glory of God in the face of
Jesus Christ.'John D. Witvliet, Calvin Institute of Christian
Worship Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary 'A
significant reminder of what has too readily been forgotten. An
important articulation of what has been untold. Weaving doctrinal
reflection, historical discussion and social analysis, this volume
brightly illuminates Christian worship in Scotland as a practice
with deep roots. The diversity of contributors mirrors the Scottish
context, offering a rich resource for further conversation. An
essential text for anyone pondering Christian worship within, and
well beyond, the Scottish border.'Dr Eric Stoddart, University of
St Andrews. "Worship and Liturgy in Context" shows how Christian
worship in its many and changing forms interacts in significant and
interesting ways with its varying contexts - cultural, social,
political, economic. Worship, even in a secular age, shapes ethics
and behaviour, and often challenges received wisdom and commonly
accepted theologies. It gives special attention to Scotland, but it
is challengingly relevant in other contexts today. It makes a
distinctive and important contribution to the lively debate about
the relation of worship, theology and ethics. It also challenges
the Churches and believers to renewal of the worship of God in
spirit and in truth. It is suitable for use on liturgy and worship
courses, courses on church history, cultural history, practical and
pastoral theology.
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