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Larry W. Hurtado is professor emeritus of New Testament language, literature, and theology at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Theology (UK)
"A concise and useful introduction to the subject of roots of
Christian worship." Worship Leader
"This book proves to be pointed and helpful in coming to a greater
understanding and appreciation of the origins of Christian worship.
I recommend it especially to those wanting to better understand
worship's roots." Toronto Journal of Theology
"In a manner that is both innovative and challenging, Hurtado seeks
to locate early Christian theology within the context of early
Christian worship (rather than the other way around), comparing
Christian practices described in the New Testament with alternative
religious expressions from the contemporary Mediterranean world. .
. As a rich introduction to Christian worship in its social
context, Hurtado's praxis-oriented approach bears much fruit,
including its ability to suggest so many promising avenues for
further research and debate." Anglican Theological Review
"This brief, scholarly, and readable book considers -- as its
subtitle accurately puts it -- the context and character of early
Christian devotion. Larry Hurtado, a leading scholar of evangelical
background, seeks to describe the setting in which the earliest
Christian worship arose and certain of its features, and then to
reflect on issues for contemporary Christian worship."
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