Theological Foundations of Worship: Biblical, Systematic, and Practical Perspectives

by Khalia J. Williams (Editor), Mark A. Lamport (Editor), Melanie C. Ross (Editor), Mark Lamport (Editor)

Overview

This volume brings together an ecumenical team of scholars to present key theological concepts related to worship to help readers articulate their own theology of worship. Contributors explore the history of theology's impact on worship practices across the Christian tradition, highlighting themes such as creation, pneumatology, sanctification, and mission. The book includes introductions by N. T. Wright and Nicholas Wolterstorff. A forthcoming volume will address the historical foundations of worship.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781540962515
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	07/20/2021
Series:	Worship Foundations
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Khalia J. Williams (PhD, Graduate Theological Union) is associate dean of worship and music and associate professor in the practice of worship at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mark A. Lamport (PhD, Michigan State University) is professor of practical theology at graduate schools in the United States and Europe.

Table of Contents

Contents

Preface by the Editors Khalia J. Williams and Mark A. Lamport
Series Introduction Nicholas Wolterstorff
Introduction N. T. Wright
Part 1: Biblical Practices of Worship: Exegetical and Biblical Theology
1. Old Testament and Worship Andrew E. Hill
2. New Testament and Worship Pheme Perkins
Part 2: Theological Principles of Worship: Systematic and Historical Theology
3. Creation and Worship W. David O. Taylor
4. God and Worship Don E. Saliers
5. Humanity and Worship Ronald T. Michener
6. Christology and Worship Bruce T. Morrill
7. Pneumatology and Worship Khalia J. Williams
8. Eschatology and Worship Maurice Lee
9. Ecclesiology and Worship Rhodora E. Beaton
10. Mission and Worship Eugene R. Schlesinger
11. Mystery and Worship Ivana Noble
12. Sanctification and Worship Lizette Larson-Miller
Part 3: Cultural Possibilities for Worship: Practical and Apologetical Theology
13. Cultural Considerations and Sacred Significance of Time in Worship Anne McGowan
14. Ecology and Worship Teresa Berger
15. Individualism and Community within Worship Practices E. Byron (Ron) Anderson
16. Secularization and Worship James K. Wellman Jr.
17. Christian Worship in the Context of Other World Religions Peter C. Phan
Epilogue: Pursuing a Theology of Worship Martyn Percy
Index