Flowing Water, Uncommon Birth: Christian Baptism in a Post-Christian Culture
Apr 2014 · Augsburg Fortress
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96
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About this ebook
Flowing
Water, Uncommon Birth explores
a rich, ancient, multifaceted, deeply Christian baptismal practice and
theology. This book invites us to ask important questions about the central
mystery of Holy Baptism and the fullness of the baptized life. The Worship
Matters Studies Series examines key worship
issues through studies by pastors, musicians, and lay
people from throughout the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Features
include the following: 1) Informal and insightful writing for all readers; 2) Study
questions at the end of every chapter; 3) Examination of vital issues in weekly
worship; and 4) Increased ability of leaders and congregants to understand and
experience worship more richly.
Water, Uncommon Birth explores
a rich, ancient, multifaceted, deeply Christian baptismal practice and
theology. This book invites us to ask important questions about the central
mystery of Holy Baptism and the fullness of the baptized life. The Worship
Matters Studies Series examines key worship
issues through studies by pastors, musicians, and lay
people from throughout the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Features
include the following: 1) Informal and insightful writing for all readers; 2) Study
questions at the end of every chapter; 3) Examination of vital issues in weekly
worship; and 4) Increased ability of leaders and congregants to understand and
experience worship more richly.
About the author
Author Samuel Torvend is Professor of the History of Christianity at Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma, WA). He is Director of the Wild Hope Project on Vocation, and Director of the Center for Religion and Culture in the Pacific Northwest. He also serves as priest associate for adult formation at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Seattle.
A graduate of Pacific Lutheran University, he holds the MDiv (Wartburg Seminary), MA (Aquinas Institute of Theology), and PhD (St. Louis University). He is the author of Daily Bread, Holy Meal: Opening the Gifts of Holy Communion (Augsburg Fortress) and Luther and the Hungry Poor: Gathered Fragments (Fortress Press).
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