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This one-volume reference book dramatically illustrates how worship can reflect changing times and yet remain a constant occasion for encounter with the living God. In considering the significant liturgical developments that have occurred during recent years, the dictionary takes into account modifications in both the form and the understanding of worship. This dictionary is of particular value as a convenient reference for teachers and students for use in classes and for pastors and worship show more committees in churches. show lessTags
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J. G. Davies (1919-90) was Edward Cadbury Professor of Theology in the University of Birmingham.
Series
Common Knowledge
- Original title
- A New Dictionary of Liturgy & Worship
- Original publication date
- 1986
- First words
- PREFACE (by J. G. Davies)
To explain in what was this New Westminster Dictionary of Liturgy and Worship differs from its predecessor is in fact to call attention to the main trends in liturgy and worship that have b... (show all)ecome evident over the past one and a half decades. - Quotations
- Amen
A Hebrew word meaning 'firm' or 'established," and then, as an adverb, 'certainly' or 'assuredly'.
Liturgies
In the singular the word 'liturgy' denotes an act of worship, more specifically the eucharist*. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)The ASB (1980) has reverted to the Ambrosian wording with as an alternative the third one of the American BCP, substituting eternal for everlasting.
(Words of Administration, p. 544)
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, Reference, Religion & Spirituality
- DDC/MDS
- 264.003 — Religion Christian organization, social work & worship Public worship Public worship; ritual Public Worship; Ritual
- LCC
- BV173 .N49 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Practical Theology Practical Theology Worship (Public and private) Liturgy and ritual
- BISAC
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 6
- ASINs
- 3
