Theological Foundations of Worship - (Worship Foundations) by Khalia J Williams & Mark A Lamport & Melanie C Ross & Mark Lamport (Paperback)

About the Book

An ecumenical team of scholars presents key theological concepts related to worship to help readers articulate their own theology of worship.

Book Synopsis

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.

From the Back Cover

This volume brings together an ecumenical team of scholars to present key theological concepts related to worship.

"Written by distinguished contributors representing a range of Christian traditions, this volume provides insightful perspectives on biblical, theological, and cultural dimensions of Christian worship. It will serve as an excellent central text for use in Christian worship courses."
--Monique M. Ingalls, Baylor University

"To have such a comprehensive resource on different theologies of worship from such a range of authors is like a dream come true."
--Lester Ruth, Duke Divinity School

"Worship leaders from a wide variety of backgrounds will benefit from this solid body of work by both senior and emerging scholars in the fields of biblical studies and systematic, historical, missional, and liturgical theologies."
--Martha Moore-Keish, Columbia Theological Seminary

"An essential guide for those seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted connections between what we believe and what we do in corporate worship."
--María Eugenia Cornou, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

"Place this book beside your prayer book, your devotional guide, your hymn book, your favorite sacred video clips, or your spiritual playlist of songs, and let them talk with each other. You will feel more deeply and worship more fully."
--C. Michael Hawn, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University (emeritus)

Contributors
E. Byron (Ron) Anderson
Rhodora E. Beaton
Teresa Berger
Andrew E. Hill
Mark A. Lamport
Lizette Larson-Miller
Maurice Lee
Anne McGowan
Ronald T. Michener
Bruce T. Morrill
Ivana Noble
Martyn Percy
Pheme Perkins
Peter C. Phan
Don E. Saliers
Eugene R. Schlesinger
W. David O. Taylor
James K. Wellman Jr.
Khalia J. Williams

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.