The Search for the Origins of Christian Worship: Sources and Methods for the Study of Early Liturgy - Softcover

Bradshaw, Paul F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195080513 ISBN 13: 9780195080513

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1993

Synopsis

Traditional liturgical scholarship has generally been marked by an attempt to fit together the various pieces of evidence for the practice of early Christian worship in such a way as to suggest that a single, coherent line of evolution can be traced from the apostolic age to the fourth century. Paul Bradshaw examines this methodology in the light of recent developments in Jewish liturgical scholarship, of current trends in New Testament studies, and of the nature of the source-documents themselves, and especially the ancient church orders. In its place he offers a guide to Christian liturgical origins which adopt a much more cautious approach, recognizing the limitations of what can truly be known, and takes seriously the clues pointing to the essentially variegated character of ancient Christian worship.

About this title

About the Author:

Paul F. Bradshaw, Professor of Liturgy, University of Notre Dame.

Review:

"An indispensable instrument for liturgical teaching and research."--Worship

"Thank you for this wonderfully informative book. It is so well done and fills such a current need."--Lynn McMillon, Oklahoma Christian University

"Splendid--first rate!"--Edward Foley, Catholic Theological Union

"Lucid and insightful....Bradshaw's more 'cautious' approach to the history of liturgy provides an admirable introduction to the field."--W.T. Flynn, Emory University

"This is a great contribution to the study of the church and its worship to God."--Wayne Kilpatrick, International Bible College

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0195080513
• ISBN 13: 9780195080513
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240