Frank C. Senn Bücher

Exploring diverse Protestant spiritual traditions, this two-volume set presents essays from scholars representing various denominations. Each of the twelve essays highlights influential figures, from Martin Luther to Martin Luther King Jr., and delves into topics like the theology of the cross and the importance of physical fitness. A concluding essay examines the broader impact of Protestant contributions on Christian spirituality and Western culture, particularly through the lens of the body. This collection offers a rich tapestry of insights into Protestant spirituality.

Distinguished liturgical historian and theologian Frank Senn here ventures behind the liturgical screen, behind the texts, and behind the rubrics to reconstruct the everyday religious expression in Christian history. Senn's magisterial Christian Liturgy: Catholic and Evangelical (1997) has been widely hailed not only for its comprehensive treatment of Christian liturgy in all ages and communions but also for its appreciation of the dynamic role of culture in shaping liturgical expression. In The People's Work, Senn delves further into the cultural home of liturgy, judiciously and insightfully looking at processions and pilgrimage, communion practices and spiritual reading, fasting and feasting--all the myriad liturgical practices that have been the concrete life and primary work of the body of Christ.

Focusing on the evolution of Christian liturgy, the book examines its public rites through the lens of Early Church, Reformation, and contemporary traditions. The author emphasizes practices that are both catholic, maintaining continuity with historic traditions, and evangelical, centered on the Gospel. By adopting an ecumenical and comparative approach, insights from various fields such as anthropology, biblical studies, and musicology enrich the exploration of liturgical practices, highlighting their significance across different contexts.

Designed as a general introduction to Christian liturgy, this book explores the meaning, history, and practice of worship in Eastern and Western, Catholic and Protestant traditions. Its chapters cover the theology of worship, the historical development of Eucharist and the Prayer Offices, the lectionary and customs of the church year, other sacramental rites, and the use of music and the arts. As such, it is a perfect textbook for students seeking to understand the basics of liturgical worship, as well as a reliable guide for worship leaders. Written in the form of a handbook and designed with questions and answers for easy reference, Introduction to Christian Liturgy will help both novice and experienced worship leaders make informed decisions in their liturgical choices and practices.

Embodied Liturgy marks a return to the body in thinking about Christian liturgy and sacramental practice. With the body as a primary focus, the volume explores the crucial content of liturgical theology, examining the offices of prayer, the churchs liturgical calendar, sacraments and sacramental theology, word and sacramental liturgy, ritual studies, music and art, and cultural issues. The body as the matrix of liturgy opens space for understanding liturgy and sacramental practice across cultural perspectives for students and liturgical practitioners, giving fresh voice to the practice of worship.

Building on his previous work on embodied liturgy, Frank C. Senn explores the relationship between the sacramental body and blood of Christ, the ecclesial body of Christ, and the body of the communicant. Drawing on the richness of the eucharistic prayer traditions and his own life experiences, this book expands our understandings of the Eucharist to include a life of gratitude (anaphora), cosmology and praise (preface), body and remembrance (anamnesis), Spirit and community (epiclesis), orthodoxy and world view (doxology), presence and union with Christ (communion), and initiation and reconciliation (fencing the table).