Symposium ‘07 3
At the Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship seminar today, we explored the Psalms in song, readings, chant, harp, jazz, mime, multimedia, exegetical study, and responsive readings (to name a few). Look for many more Psalms resources to come on our website in conjunction with the new book Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship by John Witvliet.
Seminar Description: The Psalms are a font of inspiration, encouragement, and instruction in the life of both public and private prayer. From Basil to Bonhoeffer to Bono, the enthusiasm that emanates from wise Christian writers of every historical period points to the Psalms as one of the richest sources of wisdom for the practice of worship. Yet we often dismiss the Psalms as too complex for worship or too associated with music that is unsingable, and thereby miss their spiritual sustenance and missional breadth. This session will explore ways that all churches—contemporary or traditional, seeker-driven or liturgical, ethnically homogenous or multi-cultural—can recover the Psalms as a source of vital worship, along with resources for teaching, preaching, reading, dramatizing, visualizing, and singing the Psalms. John D. Witvliet, host, with James Abbington, Carol Bechtel, Reggie Kidd, and Stephen Breck Reid
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