Worship: Guides to the Reformed Tradition

by Hughes Oliphant Old

Overview

Hughes Old uses primary sources as a springboard to understanding the theology, tradition, and spiritual roots of modern reformed liturgy. Old provides a fascinating and detailed look at liturgical heritage from the continental Reformers of the sixteenth century and the puritans of the seventeenth century. His impressive work emphasizes the biblical, theological roots of reformed worship.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780804232524
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	05/01/1996
Series:	Guides to the Reformed Tradition
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Hughes Oliphant Old is a former member of the Center of Theological Inquiry in Princeton, New Jersey and a former pastor. He is the author of a multi-volume history of preaching.

Table of Contents

	Author's Preface	vii
	Preface to the Expanded Edition	xi
Chapter 1	Some Basic Principles	1
Chapter 2	Baptism	7
Chapter 3	The Lord's Day	23
Chapter 4	The Ministry of Praise	33
Chapter 5	The Ministry of the Word	59
Chapter 6	The Ministry of Prayer	91
Chapter 7	The Lord's Supper	109
Chapter 8	Daily Prayer	147
Chapter 9	Alms	153
Chapter 10	Tradition and Practice	161
	Notes	177
	Select Bibliography for the Study of Reformed Worship	179
	Index	191