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Paperback Number of Pages: Paraclete Press Publication Date: Understanding Orthodox Christianity Bartholomew I. He is married and has been worshipping in the Anglican tradition for nearly 20 years, as a member of Church of the Resurrection in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Are you attracted to liturgy but don't know why? Are you considering changing to liturgical tradition? Are you already immersed in liturgical worship but want to Beyond Smells and Bells: The Wonder and Power of Christian Liturgy. Liturgy lures us through our senses, grounds us in a great tradition, and plants us in the midst of a diverse community, present and past.
The liturgical service will shape all parts of our being if we let it because God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are present. The repeated reminders of the Trinitarian nature of God present in liturgy are frequently missing in non-liturgical settings. Without this repetition, Galli warns that we will lost sight of the truth that "we can be united with the Trinity and the Trinity with us, that we can partake of the divine nature to such a degree that the original image and likeness of God in us shines forth in us" Liturgical worship is new to me, and this book fills in some of my gaps in understanding the church calendar as a whole and helps me recognize the intentional placement of each portion of a liturgical order of worship.
Beyond Smells & Bells: The Wonder and Power of Christian Liturgy
I wish Galli had introduced the topic of liturgical theology and writing before quoting experts in this study specialty to create a context for their comments. I want to know what issues liturgical thinkers wrestle with and how do they contribute now when liturgy has been practiced for centuries? As an introductory tome, a bibliography of recommended resources would be helpful.
If you're new to liturgy and trying to put the liturgical puzzle pieces together, Galli's book is the place to start. You will see the communal recitation--"The Lord be with you. And also with you"--with new eyes. Mar 10, Douglas Wilson rated it really liked it Shelves: For what is written, I would give it four stars. Galli is a winsome and wise writer.
But for what is omitted, I would have to give it two. I will be writing a full review elsewhere to explain myself more fully. Dec 31, Gareth Evans rated it really liked it. I bought this in the hope it would update my understanding of the liturgy by exploring its structure and history.
To be honest, there is little that really addresses my main goal. However, there are good discussions about the importance and power of the liturgy. Feb 05, Conor rated it really liked it.
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Feb 15, Kristi rated it really liked it Shelves: A great intro to liturgy and its relevance to our faith. This book reminds us that liturgy does not have to be dead, stale routine, but an engagement of our minds, souls, hearts, and bodies in worship, which transcends place, time, and even our own flaws and failings. The poetry of the liturgy is something I will continue to meditate on for days to come. I confess that at first I wasn't sold on this book.
The chapter titles were convoluted. Each chapter was quite short the entire book is just ov A great intro to liturgy and its relevance to our faith.
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Each chapter was quite short the entire book is just over pages. But by mid-read, I found myself struck more often on each page at something said, or a way of re-framing my understanding of worship and liturgy. This book challenged my faith and how I understand my relationship with God, without making me feel like a loser or alone about getting distracted at church or failing to feel any emotive response at times to Sunday worship. This book reminded me that the focus of worship is God and not myself, and yes, I am prone to forget that by thinking about my own feelings and responses at church!
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Dec 26, Dottie Parish rated it it was amazing Shelves: This is a excellent book explaining the value of Christian liturgy and the fact that true believers encounter the mystery of our living God through the liturgy. I particularly liked Galli's explanation of the emphasis on the church calendar. Advent signals the new year. For the church, the annual rhythm is not winter, spring, summer and fall, but Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter and Pentecost.
The church calendar is not about the cycle of life - school or sports or harvest time - but about the movement of history toward a glorious goal. We celebrate the past events of history not merely to remember them, but note how they infuse the present with meaning and power, and point us to our future hope. Jun 23, Klasko rated it really liked it Shelves: This book is a nice little primer on liturgical worship.
Well worth the read for for those familiar and unfamiliar with liturgical worship. For those unfamiliar, it is written in layman's terms and understandably introduces the concept.
There is rich meaning to be found plumbing the depths of the most ancient of Christian worship rituals. For those who are familiar, especially if you haven't been to catechism lately, it can breathe new life into your worship as you are reminded just why you do it This book is a nice little primer on liturgical worship. For those who are familiar, especially if you haven't been to catechism lately, it can breathe new life into your worship as you are reminded just why you do it this way.
Gali has given us a nice reference book comparing various liturgies by denomination and it is a useful place to start in a devotional journey through the liturgy and the church year. Well worth the time. Feb 19, Brian rated it really liked it.
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Galli is your modern, sensitive Anglican who wrote a seemingly randomly organized book which I note with dismay makes it harder to argue with him chock full of challenging and pointed material. I was amazed at how he would sometimes take assumptions I had about worship and devotions--and turn them on their head. I had objections to some of his points, but he generally anticipated them well. Galli uses a weird medium of expression, but the content is rock solid and should definitely be required Galli is your modern, sensitive Anglican who wrote a seemingly randomly organized book which I note with dismay makes it harder to argue with him chock full of challenging and pointed material.
Galli uses a weird medium of expression, but the content is rock solid and should definitely be required reading for Pastors and laymen alike. Jan 27, Tamara Murphy rated it liked it. Our associate priest recommended this book to me for friends and family asking about my confirmation in the Anglican church. In my previous life directing a worship and arts ministry without much direction to go by I've read several good books commending the practices of the historical church.
I'd add this book to the list. Mark Galli writes in accessible, winsome language with an occasional poetic insight. I'm looking forward to sharing this book. Jun 23, Denise Kettering rated it really liked it Shelves: