An introduction to the principles and skills of pastoral liturgy. Inter-denominational, this text can be used across different Christian traditions, in both formal and informal contexts and to meet traditional and non-traditional pastoral needs.
Where do these practices come from? As with weddings, an examination of these practices shows a variety of origins. When we are 'in' them they can feel like universal practices, but this is an illusion. The wearing of black is, ...
This reference work incorporates the insights and expertise of leading liturgists and scholars of liturgy at work today, comprising 200 entries on important topics in the field, from vestments and offertories to ordination and divine unction. It is systematically organized and alphabetically arranged for ease of use. It also includes comprehensive bibliographies and reading lists, to bring the work fully up to date and to encourage further reading and research
8.5) practices, and continuous heavenly praise (Rev. 5.14) as well as specific personal actions (John 9.38). What now appears as 'worship' then involved not only public or communal processes such as sacrifice or prayer, but meals, ...
This is an introduction to the Qur'an for those who want to know more about it and do not know where to start. In it, Jacques Jomier takes selected passages and points out their distinctive style and language, drawing attention to the religious ideas in the Qur'an and the way in which they are expressed. He shows how the Qur'an keeps returning to certain fundamental truths or essential points of doctrine, its great themes, yet often elsewhere confines itself to suggestion and allusion. He is also deeply aware of the role of the Qur'an in the history of Islam and the life of the community, so that it is not just a holy book but also arouses the emotions Christians feel as they remember family Christmases or hear quiet organ music in a darkened church. Chapters include discussions of Mecca and the early days of Islam, the Muslim community, Adam, Abraham, the prophets, Jesus, and hymns to God the creator. Jacques Jomier is a Dominican and the author of How to Understand Islam.
Aimed at readers wishing to have a better understanding of Islam this book shows how the Qur'an is experienced by Muslims within the community of faith. The author describes the acoustic nature of the text
Aimed at readers wishing to have a better understanding of Islam this book shows how the Qur'an is experienced by Muslims within the community of faith. The author describes the acoustic nature of the text
