{"product_id":"introduction-to-christian-liturgy-9780800698850","title":"Introduction to Christian Liturgy","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a general introduction to Christian liturgy, this book explores the meaning, history, and practice of worship in Eastern and Western, Catholic and Protestant traditions. Its chapters cover the theology of worship, the historical development of Eucharist and the Prayer Offices, the lectionary and customs of the church year, other sacramental rites, and the use of music and the arts. As such, it is a perfect textbook for students seeking to understand the basics of liturgical worship, as well as a reliable guide for worship leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in the form of a handbook and designed with questions and answers for easy reference, \u003cb\u003e Introduction to Christian Liturgy\u003c\/b\u003e will help both novice and experienced worship leaders make informed decisions in their liturgical choices and practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSenn, Frank C.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eFrank C. Senn is a retired Lutheran pastor and visiting professor. He is a past president the North American Academy of Liturgy. His previous books from Fortress Press include \u003ci\u003eChristian Liturgy: Catholic and Evangelical\u003c\/i\u003e (1997), \u003ci\u003eNew Creation: A Liturgical Worldview\u003c\/i\u003e (2000), \u003ci\u003eThe People's Work: A Social History of the Liturgy\u003c\/i\u003e (2010), and \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Christian Liturgy\u003c\/i\u003e (2012).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Augsburg Fortress Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527294193938,"sku":"9780800698850","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a230237e-acf0-4a92-8369-7d566ad76a90.jpg?v=1731296536","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/introduction-to-christian-liturgy-9780800698850","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}