Worship: Guides to the Reformed Tradition

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Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, 1984 - Religion - 202 pages

Hughes Old uses primary sources as a springboard to understanding the theology, tradition, and spiritual roots of modern reformed liturgy. Old provides a fascinating and detailed look at liturgical heritage from the continental Reformers of the sixteenth century and the puritans of the seventeenth century. His impressive work emphasizes the biblical, theological roots of reformed worship.

Contents

Some Basic Principles
1
Baptism
9
The Lords Day
29
The Ministry of Praise
39
The Ministry of the Word
57
The Ministry of Prayer
87
The Lords Supper
103
Daily Prayer
143
Alms
149
Tradition and Practice
157
Bibliography
179
Index
198
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About the author (1984)

Hughes Oliphant Old is a former member of the Center of Theological Inquiry in Princeton, New Jersey and a former pastor. He is the author of a multi-volume history of preaching.

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