The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob : music and worship /
Darsey, Steven,
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob : music and worship / Steven Darsey. - 1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-92).
Language of worship -- Prophecy or idolatry -- Holiness in worship -- Holiness in music -- Church music midrash -- Church music canon -- Pastoral leadership -- Making decisions -- Misconceptions -- God first.
Annotation The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob brings readers on a surprising journey from the dawn of divine-human communion to the present, showing how this mysterious, ongoing relationship holds the keys to true worship. Laying a new foundation for understanding worship, the book makes a compelling case for distinguishing the church's practices from those of the world. Recognizing the holiness of worship, the author observes that music itself, apart from language, conveys its own theological meaning; that, similar to Scripture, there is an evolving canon of sacred music; and that, to mitigate idolatry, the spirit of worship must be tested to ensure that it addresses the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. When this timeless liturgical journey with God is honored with vital commitment, worship will be compelling and transfiguring to all people, at all levels of religious experience.
9781621898139 (electronic bk.) 162189813X (electronic bk.)
Music--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Liturgics.
Liturgie.
MUSIC--Religious--General.
MUSIC--Religious--Christian.
Liturgics.
Music--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Electronic books.
BV290
264/.2
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob : music and worship / Steven Darsey. - 1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-92).
Language of worship -- Prophecy or idolatry -- Holiness in worship -- Holiness in music -- Church music midrash -- Church music canon -- Pastoral leadership -- Making decisions -- Misconceptions -- God first.
Annotation The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob brings readers on a surprising journey from the dawn of divine-human communion to the present, showing how this mysterious, ongoing relationship holds the keys to true worship. Laying a new foundation for understanding worship, the book makes a compelling case for distinguishing the church's practices from those of the world. Recognizing the holiness of worship, the author observes that music itself, apart from language, conveys its own theological meaning; that, similar to Scripture, there is an evolving canon of sacred music; and that, to mitigate idolatry, the spirit of worship must be tested to ensure that it addresses the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. When this timeless liturgical journey with God is honored with vital commitment, worship will be compelling and transfiguring to all people, at all levels of religious experience.
9781621898139 (electronic bk.) 162189813X (electronic bk.)
Music--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Liturgics.
Liturgie.
MUSIC--Religious--General.
MUSIC--Religious--Christian.
Liturgics.
Music--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Electronic books.
BV290
264/.2