Introduction to Christian Worship

by White, James F.

• ISBN13: 9780687195084
• ISBN10: 068719508X
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1990-08-01
• Publisher: Abingdon Pr

Author Biography

James F. White is Bard Thompson Professor of Liturgical Studies at Drew University.

Table of Contents

List of Diagrams	p. 9
List of Plates	p. 11
Preface	p. 13
What Do We Mean by "Christian Worship"?	p. 17
The Phenomenon of Christian Worship	p. 18
Definitions of Christian Worship	p. 22
Key Words in Christian Worship	p. 25
Diversity in Expression	p. 31
Constancy in Function	p. 39
The Language of Time	p. 47
The Shaping of Christian Time	p. 48
Theology from the Christian Year	p. 67
Functioning of the Christian Year	p. 71
The Language of Space	p. 81
The Functions of Liturgical Space	p. 83
History of Liturgical Architecture	p. 91
Liturgical Art	p. 103
The Sounds of Church Music	p. 111
Why Do Christians Sing?	p. 112
Forms and Functions of Church Music	p. 117
Daily Public Prayer	p. 131
History of Daily Public Prayer	p. 132
Theological Reflections	p. 146
Practical Concerns	p. 148
The Service of the Word	p. 151
History of the Service of the Word	p. 151
Theology of the Service of the Word	p. 166
Pastoral Concerns of the Service of the Word	p. 169
God's Love Made Visible	p. 175
The Development of Reflection on the Sacraments	p. 177
New Understandings of Sacraments	p. 193
Sacramentality	p. 200
Christian Initiation	p. 203
The Development of Christian Initiation	p. 204
Theology of Christian Initiation	p. 217
Pastoral Aspects of Christian Initiation	p. 225
The Eucharist	p. 229
The Development of Eucharistic Practice	p. 230
Understanding the Eucharist	p. 248
Pastoral Concerns	p. 259
Occasional Services	p. 263
Reconciliation	p. 265
Ministry to the Sick	p. 269
Christian Marriage	p. 276
Ordination	p. 286
Religious Profession or Commissioning	p. 293
Care of the Dead	p. 295
Notes	p. 305
For Further Reading	p. 315
Index	p. 323
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