A Worship Old and New (Revised) (Revised)

<p><strong>A reexamination of the actual practice of worship that goes beyond the merely academic to provide a practical perspective through the eyes of the worship leader and the congregation. </strong></p><p>The most effective approach to worship is one that blends historical and traditional practices with contemporary elements. <em>Worship Old and New</em> is a scholarly up-to-date and thought-provoking resource for anyone serious about exploring worship and how to bring about a worship renewal in the church.</p><p>Now reformatted and updated for an easier more logical approach to worship theology this revised edition is divided into four major sections addressing: </p><ul><li><strong>The biblical foundation of worship--</strong>found in the Old and New Testaments as well as the early Christian movement.</li><li><strong>The biblical theology of worship--</strong>how worship is an enactment of the Gospel.</li><li><strong>A brief history of worship--</strong>from ancient and medieval to twentieth-century renewal.</li><li><strong>An overview of how worship is practiced--</strong>from content and structure to the role of music and art.</li></ul><p>New information is incorporated into each section to give you a better grasp of the biblical themes of worship a deeper understanding of Old Testament customs and a solid grounding in modern-day renewal movements.</p><p>This book is ideal for ministerial classroom and congregational settings.</p>