includes bibliographical information and index

1. Introduction

I. The Biblical Foundations of Worship
2. Biblical Themes in Worship
3. Old Testament Worship
4. New Testament Worship
5. Early Christian Worship

II. A Biblical Theology of Worship
6. Worship is the Gospel in Motion
7. Worship is the Gospel Enacted
8. Worship is the Gospel Enacted Through Forms and Signs

III. A Brief History of Worship
9. Ancient and Medieval Worship
10. Reformation and Free Church Worship
11. Worship Renewal in the Twentieth Century

IV. The Practice of Worship
12. The Environmental Setting of Worship
13. Content, Structure, and Style
14. Assemble the People
15. Listen and Respond to the Word
16. Remember and Give Thanks
17. Go Forth to Love and Serve the Lord
18. The Role of Music in Worship
19. The Role of the Arts in Worship
20. The Services of the Christian Year
21. The Sacred Actions of Worship
22. Worship and Related Ministries
23. A Challenge to Evangelical Worship Renewalists

In the first edition, Robert E. Webber introduced an approach to worship that blended historical and traditional practices with contemporary elements. Since then, the spreading fires of worship renewal have provided opportunity for fresh consideration. This significantly revised edition is the result of Webber's interaction with current worship trends. It is intended to be used both in the classroom and by those who want to improve worship in the local church.