Worship : a primer in christian ritual / Keith F. Pecklers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pecklers, Keith F., 1958-

Series:

New century theology.

New century theology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Liturgics.

Worship.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 p.)

Place of Publication:

Collegeville, Minn. : Liturgical Press, 2005, c2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In Worship, Keith Pecklers aims to gives theologians, liturgists, clergy and laity of all denominations a new sense of the theology of liturgy. From a historical/theological treatment of the evolution of Christian worship in the West, Pecklers addresses 20th century liturgical reforms and emphasizes the liturgyGÇÖs role in the social and moral transformation of human society. The social dimension of worship is further highlighted in chapters on popular religion and inculturation. He considers the future of Christian worship in light of a new sociological reality: the break up of the stable par

Contents:

Contents; Introduction; 1 Worship and Ritual; 2 Worship in Development and Decline; 3 Worship in Crisis and Challenge; 4 Worship in Transition; 5 Worship and Culture; 6 Worship and Popular Religion; 7 Worship and Society; 8 Worship and the Future of Christianity; Conclusion; References and Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-71045-1

9786612710452

1-4411-6454-5

OCLC:

650305514