The Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship A Brief Introduction and Guide to Resources
The Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship: A Brief Introduction and Guide to Resources by John D. Witvliet is published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing on January 22, 2007. This 169-page book provides a concise yet comprehensive guide for utilizing and praying the psalms within worship services. Witvliet summarizes key biblical-theological themes related to worship and offers reflections on the preparation process for incorporating psalms into worship, drawing from historical and contemporary insights in theology and pastoral practice.
Readers will find a structured approach to the use of psalms in both traditional and contemporary worship settings. The book includes patristic testimonies as well as Reformation-era and modern reflections, enriching the discussion on worship practices. Additionally, it features a comprehensive list of available liturgical and musical resources, making it a valuable tool for a diverse audience, including college and seminary students, scholars, worship leaders, and church educators.
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In this concise yet comprehensive guide to using and praying the psalms in worship services, John Witvliet first offers summary of key biblical-theological themes related to the practice of worship, and he continues with reflections on every step in the process of preparing to use the psalms in worship, drawing on insights from writings in the history, theology, and pastoral practice of worship, liturgy, and preaching. Including patristic testimonies as “prelude” and both Reformation-era and modern testimonies as two “interludes,” the volume also offers a comprehensive list of currently available liturgical and musical resources.
Witvliet offers a first — a book designed to speak at once to both “traditional ” and “contemporary ” worship practices. The Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship will appeal to a wide range of readers, including college and seminary students, scholars and teachers, church educators, worship leaders, musicians, and librarians.
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