Worship Seeking UnderstandingWhat exactly is worship? How can we account for its power? In Worship Seeking Understanding, noted worship expert John Witvliet mines the riches of the Bible, theology, history, music, and pastoral research to provide windows into the practice of Christian worship. With this work, Witvliet attempts to build bridges between theory and practice, among various worship related disciplines, and across denominational lines. If worship renewal is to occur,
He also traces these redemptive and creational pulses into the New Testament and shows their relevance for today's Christian community
the nature of the church
This important book brings Moffitt's award-winning and influential scholarship to a broader audience
both biblical and extra-biblical
Drawing in part from the author's theological engagement with film and the arts
The book includes analyses of popular films
and show how the text uses narrative and rhetorical strategies from the ancient educational context to form and shape the reader
a leading New Testament scholar examines cultural context and theological meaning in Matthew
in turn revealing how the redemptive pulse of God expands to all of creation
Can evangelical believers incorporate the insights of biblical criticism while at the same time maintaining a high view of Scripture and a vital faith
The author base reflects the increasing diversity of evangelical scholars
showing that "different answers to different questions" fosters unity rather than division
