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Groundwork of Christian Worship

By: Susan J. White
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Epworth Press
ISBN: 0716205106
ISBN-13: 9780716205104
Released: 01 May 1997
RRP: £12.95
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History & Meaning of Christian Worship - By: Pamela B. Garrud, 15 Oct 2000
This book was set as the key book for the "Liturgy & Worship" module for my theology BA. Susan J. White is Alberta H. & Harold L. Lunger Professor of Spiritual Resources & Disciplines at Brite Divinity School, Christian Texas University. White writes from a "smalll c" catholic point of view whilst attempting to keep as wide a perspective as possible.

In a very clear & concise manner, White reviews the history & usage of various liturgical practices. The difference between traditions is discussed mainly where the practices have diverged or where similar actions are deemed to have different symbolic meanings in different traditions.

A helpful introduction to the subject of liturgy. The book does not seem to assume a lot of academic background to the subject although I came to it with a fairly wide experience of different liturgical traditions & found that background helpful.