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    The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: Music and Worship
    The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: Music and Worship
    The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: Music and Worship
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    The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: Music and Worship

    By Steven F. Darsey and Fred B. Craddock

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    The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob brings readers on a surprising journey from the dawn of divine-human communion to the present, showing how this mysterious, ongoing relationship holds the keys to true worship. Laying a new foundation for understanding worship, the book makes a compelling case for distinguishing the church's practices from those of the world. Recognizing the holiness of worship, the author observes that music itself, apart from language, conveys its own theological meaning; that, similar to Scripture, there is an evolving canon of sacred music; and that, to mitigate idolatry, the spirit of worship must be tested to ensure that it addresses the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. When this timeless liturgical journey with God is honored with vital commitment, worship will be compelling and transfiguring to all people, at all levels of religious experience.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWipf and Stock
    Release dateJul 31, 2013
    ISBN9781621898139
    The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: Music and Worship
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    Steven F. Darsey

    Steven Darsey has served Atlanta's Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church as director of music since 1986. Holding the Doctor of Musical Arts from the Yale School of Music and Institute of Sacred Music, he has served several churches of different denominations and Emory's Candler School of Theology. He articulates his commitment to worship through writing, conducting, composing, and serving as founding artistic director of the worship arts organization Meridian Herald.

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