Worship Old and New, Robert E. Webber
Worship Old and New, Robert E. Webber
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Worship Old and New

Author: Robert E. Webber

Narrator: Christopher Ragland

Unabridged: 11 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 01/11/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

An examination of the practice of worship that provides a practical perspective through the eyes of the worship leader and the congregation. The most effective approach to worship is one that blends historical and traditional practices with contemporary elements. Worship Old and New is a scholarly, up-to-date, and thought-provoking resource for anyone serious about exploring worship and how to bring about a worship renewal in the church.Now reformatted and updated, this book goes beyond the mere academic to offer a more logical approach to worship theology. This revised edition is divided into four major sections, addressing:The biblical foundation of worship—found in the Old and New Testaments as well as the early Christian movement.The biblical theology of worship—how worship is an enactment of the Gospel.A brief history of worship—from ancient and medieval, to twentieth-century renewal.An overview of how worship is practiced—from content and structure, to the role of music and art.New information is incorporated into each section to give you a better grasp of the biblical themes of worship, a deeper understanding of Old Testament customs, and a solid grounding in modern-day renewal movements.Worship Old and New is ideal for ministerial, classroom, and congregational settings.Accompanying charts and diagrams are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

About Robert E. Webber

Robert Webber (1933 - 2007) was the William R. and Geraldyn B. Myers professor of ministry at Northern Seminary in Lombard, Illinois, and professor of theology emeritus at Wheaton College. A theologian known for his work on worship and the early church, Webber was founder and president of the Institute for Worship Studies, Orange Park, Florida.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michael

Interesting and very well researched and written, but ultimately unnecessary. Obviously there's conclusions I don't agree with and disagreements over minor theological ideas, but my main problem is that this book didn't seem to contribute anything into practical Christianity: reaching the lost, enco......more

Goodreads review by Jamey

It was initially a struggle for me to get into this book, but I am glad I stuck with it. There is such a wealth of information here: historical, liturgical and all encompassing. Webber not only outlines the history of Christian worship, he also analyzes the Biblical texts that speak on worship, and......more

Goodreads review by Matthew

Very mixed value. Some of the historical information is well done though too limited in scope. Much of the debates surrounding modern worship have moved past this book. The basic premise of the book is (a) churches worship wrong today, (b) here’s how groups worshipped in the past and they probably d......more

Goodreads review by Luke

The best part of the book was the depth of analysis of historical worship practices and how it connected those to each other and the present. However, I don’t think Webber’s personal arguments and application suggestions were as helpful. Some of this is due to the dated-ness of the book; some is due......more

Goodreads review by Wesley

Fantastic book! Despite being written for the broader Evangelical community, Weber highlights a tension that exists in a particularly obvious way in the Anglican Church in North America: traditional vs. contemporary (or catholic vs. Protestant). While he remains open to innovation, he does so withou......more

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