Evangelical Versus Liturgical?

Evangelical Versus Liturgical?Defying a Dichotomy In this book Melanie Ross presents a current description of evangelical worship, bringing together liturgical scholarship and theological scholarship on American evangelicalism. She draws on historical analysis, systematic theology, and the worship life of two vibrant congregations to argue that the common ground shared by evangelical and liturgical churches is much more important than the differences that divide them. From

Thought-provoking discussion questions for each topic make it ideal for either personal or church-wide study" -- BACK COVER

He examines the text section by section--offering a fresh translation

or as an aid in translation or sermon preparation

In liturgy they used them both as hymns and as Scripture readings

and the practices of the Christian life

How can we navigate cultural trends around sexuality while being faithful to Scripture

The chapter on prayer alone is worth ten times the price

and philosophical writings

theological introduction to the New Testament sheds light on the interpretive significance of the canon's structure and sequence and articulates how the final shape of the canon is formative for Christian discipleship

He responds to the strongest prochoice arguments found in law

moral and spiritual

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