Bryan Spinks: 7 books
The Worship Mall
Contemporary response to contemporary cultures
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2010
Religion is in competition with the leisure and entertainment industries. The postmodern generation is open to spirituality, but young adults have not been born into faith communities that embrace them fully and command their allegiance over a lifetime. Studies suggest that for the young, belief in...
Early and Medieval Rituals and Theologies of Baptism
From the New Testament to the Council of Trent
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2017
Presenting a comprehensive survey of the historical underpinnings of baptismal liturgies and theologies, Bryan Spinks presents an ecumenically and geographically wide-ranging survey and discussion of contemporary baptismal rites, practice and reflection, and sacramental theology. Writing within a...
Reformation and Modern Rituals and Theologies of Baptism
From Luther to Contemporary Practices
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2017
Presenting a comprehensive survey of the historical underpinnings of baptismal liturgies and theologies, Bryan Spinks presents an ecumenically and geographically wide-ranging survey and discussion of contemporary baptismal rites, practice and reflection, and sacramental theology. Writing within a...
The Worship Mall
Contemporary Responses to Contemporary Culture
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2011
Religion today is in competition with the leisure and entertainment industries. Gen Y, the postmodern generation, is open to spirituality; but most of today’s young adults have not been born into faith communities where they feel any lasting allegiance. Studies suggest that for the young, belief...
Sacraments, Ceremonies and the Stuart Divines
Sacramental Theology and Liturgy in England and Scotland 1603-1662
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2017
This book surveys developments in sacramental and liturgical discourse and discord, exploring the writings of English and Scottish divines, and focusing on baptism and the Lord's Supper. The reigns of James I and Charles I coincided with divergence and development in teaching on the sacraments in...
Liturgy in the Age of Reason
Worship and Sacraments in England and Scotland 1662–c.1800
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2016
Worship has always been affected by its surrounding culture. This book examines the changing perspectives in and discussions on worship styles and practices from the Restoration to the death of Wesley, in England and Scotland. Moving beyond the text, Spinks grounds the discussion within the changing...
The Rise and Fall of the Incomparable Liturgy
The Book Of Common Prayer, 1559-1906
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2017
‘The Peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and the love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.’
The Book of Common Prayer, with local variations, is still used in churches inside and outside the Anglican Communion in over 50 countries...