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A 12 page research paper that reviews and analyzes this Christian text by a noted theologian and professor. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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the School of Theology and a Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary.1 The purpose of his text A Primer on Christian Worship is two-fold. First of
all, he introduces and offers interpretation concerning the numerous dialogs about the topic of worship, which are being discussed by "worship leaders, pastors and lay leaders."2 Secondly, Dyrness strives to
engage the interest of average readers in these topics and thereby encourage their spiritual growth through worship renewal.3 The text encompasses seven chapters, but the main crux of the material
occurs in chapter 3-5. The first two chapters are devoted to introductory material and the history of Christian worship. These chapters explain what is meant when the term "worship" is
used, its importance; its relationship to culture and the relationship to scripture, which leads into a brief discussion of history and the evolution of Christian worship practices over time.
Chapter 3 encompasses the various styles of worship that characterize contemporary Christian worship and chapter 4 concerns the Trinitarian nature of Christian worship, which leads into a description of the
narrative shape of worship in chapter 5. Chapter 6 delineates the lessons that are taught by worship practices and the concluding chapter draws the material presented into an effective
conclusions that emphasizes the ways in which renewing the practices of worship can lead to new opportunities within the realm of ministry and addressing the specific needs of congregations.
As this indicates, Dyrness aids his readers in envisioning the past; understanding how the past shapes and influences the present; and then shows the implications that this information has for
a possible revitalized future in which Christian worship is even more meaningful and conducive to spiritual growth. Without resorting to an authoritarian tone, Dyrness inspires his readers to carefully consider
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