Worship: Old & New - Robert E. Webber (Book)

Robert E. Webber

Synopsis

The revised edition of this book, first published in 1982, comes at a time of self-conscious evaluation by Christians of how they worship on Sunday.

In the first edition of Worship Old and New, Robert E. Webber introduced an approach to worship that blended historical and traditional practices with contemporary elements. Since then, the spreading fires of worship renewal have provided opportunity for fresh consideration. This significantly revised edition is the result of Webber’s interaction with current worship trends. It is intended to be used both in the classroom and by those who want to improve worship in the local church.

Reformatted for an easier, logical approach to worship theology, this revised edition of Worship Old and New is divided into four major sections, addressing the biblical foundation of worship, its theology, its history, and its practice. New information has been incorporated into each section to give the reader 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.

Especially significant is 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 worshipers.

Well-versed in the best of both past and present, Worship Old and New is a scholarly, up-to-date, and thought-provoking resource for those serious about exploring worship.

Introduction

The Biblical Foundations of Worship
Biblical Themes in Worship
Old Testament Worship
New Testament Worship
Early Christian Worship

A Biblical Theology of Worship
Worship is the Gospel in Motion
Worship is the Gospel Enacted
Worship is the Gospel Enacted Through Forms and Signs

A Brief History of Worship
Ancient and Medieval Worship
Reformation and Free Church Worship
Worship Renewal in the Twentieth Century

The Practice of Worship
The Environmental Setting of Worship
Content, Structure, and Style
Assemble the People
Listen and Respond to the Word
Remember and Give Thanks
Go Forth to Love and Serve the Lord
The Role of Music in Worship
The Role of Arts in Worship
The Services of the Christian Year
The Sacred Actions of Worship
Worship and Related Ministries
A Challenge to Evangelical Worship Renewalists

Length:	288 pages
Size:	6-1/8 x 9-3/16 inches
Format:	Hardcover
Publish Date:	December 1994
Published By:	Zondervan
ISBN:	0-310-47990-8