White, James F. 1932-

A brief history of Christian worship / James F. White. - Nashville, TN : Abingdon Press, c1993. - 192 p. : illus., map ; pbk ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-188) and index.

Worship in the churches of the New Testament era -- Worship in the churches of the early Christian centuries -- Worship in the churches of the middle ages -- Worship in the churches of the reformation period -- Worship in the churches of modern times -- Worship in the churches of the future.

A history of Christian liturgy written from the perspectives of the 1990s in North America, covering a period that ranges from the New Testament era through modern times, with a look at the future of worship.

0687034140 (acidfree paper)

92032183


Public worship--History.
Liturgics--History.


North America--Religious life and customs.

BV5 / .W47 1993

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