For the Life of the World - (Little Books on Liturgy) by Samuel Torvend (Paperback)

About the Book

"In this little primer on the essentials of worship, we hope to set forth this vibrant center of Anglican worship, with its ecumenical gifts, for the life of the world"--

Book Synopsis

How do the core actions of worship nurture life with God?

The ecumenical movement of the 20th century revealed a common pattern of worship among Christian communions, a pattern that bears the imprint of distinctive denominational emphases. In this exploration of that pattern, Samuel Torvend invites readers to delve into this flexible tradition that centers a parish in the life of God given for the life of the world.

The basics of Episcopal and Anglican worship in North America are explored in this Little Books series, which invites parishioners and newcomers to consider both the beauty of worship and Episcopal ethical commitments.

Review Quotes

"Samuel Torvend asked a question that I've been mulling over since I heard it in 2009: 'How do we live in the world the things that we rehearse in worship?' Little Books on Liturgy is a scripturally and theologically grounded series that guides the reader to engage and answer the question through the lens of the Anglican liturgical and lectionary traditions."

"Samuel Torvend offers a primer on the essentials of worship that takes the reader more deeply into the liturgical and theological purpose of the Sunday gathering. This book is an accessible introduction for those who want to learn more about the nuts and bolts of worship in the Episcopal Church."

"The Little Books on Liturgy series is a gift to the church that will inspire parish conversations, liturgy planners, and individual study. These are great resources that deserve wide circulation and broad engagement."

"Samuel Torvend asked a question that I've been mulling over since I heard it in 2009: 'How do we live in the world the things that we rehearse in worship?' Little Books on Liturgy is a scripturally and theologically grounded series that guides the reader to engage and answer the question through the lens of the Anglican liturgical and lectionary traditions."

-- "The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis"

"Samuel Torvend offers a primer on the essentials of worship that takes the reader more deeply into the liturgical and theological purpose of the Sunday gathering. This book is an accessible introduction for those who want to learn more about the nuts and bolts of worship in the Episcopal Church."-- "The Rev. Dr. Paul Fromberg, author, The Art of Disruption"

"The Little Books on Liturgy series is a gift to the church that will inspire parish conversations, liturgy planners, and individual study. These are great resources that deserve wide circulation and broad engagement."-- "The Rt. Rev. J. Neil Alexander, author, Celebrating Liturgical Time"