Liturgy and drama: a context of catharsis and transcendence?

This article is concerned with the role of liturgy and drama in the life of the Church and especially with regard to church growth. The assumption that traditional liturgy has only a tangential role in mission is questioned by comparing liturgy and drama and their role in evangelism. Christian worsh...

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Main Author: Bundock, Edward (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge [2017]
In: International journal for the study of the Christian church
Year: 2017, Volume: 17, Issue: 2, Pages: 93-106
IxTheo Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
CD Christianity and Culture
KAA Church history
RC Liturgy
Further subjects:B liturgy and worship
B Eucharist as dramatic action
B ‘Fresh Expressions’
B Liturgy and church growth
B Mystery Plays
B dramatic dimension of liturgy
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