A set of essays exploring the concept of inculturation in the liturgy within the wide net of the Anglican world. Consideration of African and Asian liturgies are especially prominent.
The background, beginnings, and controversies of the Eucharistic developments in New Zealand are presented. The twenieth century is divded into four periods to facilitate the exploration.
Taking a wider historical scope, this booklet examines the auditory environment and the temple of Herod as well as first century synagogues. Music in borrowed spaces and house churches of early Christianity conclude the study.
The deliberate use of the title 'President' for the celebrant of the eucharist in the modern language rites of the Church of England demonstrates a change in understanding of not only the role of the priest/bishop, but of the whole people of God in the liturgical assembly.
A study of Extended Communion, Sunday Worship in the Absent of a Priest, and similar services. This looks at the development of the services and their use in a variety of churches. Texts are also provided from some of the authorised services.