The Church at Worship is a series of documentary case studies of specific worshiping communities from around the world and throughout Christian history. This inaugural volume; Walking Where Jesus Walked; uses vivid descriptions of Jerusalem; its history; its people; and its worship practices to set the stage for a rich selection of primary church documents; presenting readers with a vibrant snapshot of the church at Jerusalem in the fourth century. Some of the primary materials included here:Select art; artifacts; and architectural drawingsEgeria's Diary: A Pilgrim's Observations of Jerusalem at WorshipThe lectionary and communion prayer likely used in JerusalemThe Liturgy of St. James; historically associated with JerusalemExcerpts from the sermons of Cyril; bishop of Jerusalem
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating Woman; Fascinating TimesBy Carl AlbingGet to know this amazing and influential woman and get a feel for such a turbulent time in US history; all in just 326 pages! (the rest are end notes; etc.) Well worth reading; we get to know Harriet Beecher Stowe; both the public side; from events in her life and from the several books she wrote; and the private side; from her thoughts expressed in letters and diaries. Koester's biography takes seriously Ms. Stowe's world view and explains her point of view; her theology; how it influenced her life and how it meshed or didn't with the then prevailing views -- all in very reader-friendly terms.Koester weaves Stowe's personal events and writings into the larger tapestry of US and world historical events. Stowe's writing and public campaigning against slavery made her both famous (and infamous) and influential in the mid and late 1800s. But she was more; so much more; than just an anti-slavery activist.Some surprising elements included trips to Europe; when and how Harriet spoke (or didn't); whom she met; whom she befriended on these trips; that she wrote for and what she wrote for the first edition of the Atlantic Monthly; what she thought of President Lincoln; what she thought of women's suffrage and its leaders; what other books she wrote; and her Florida connections.The life story; as told by Koester; moves along; propelled by events. But the author adds helpful insights and summaries throughout. The review on the back cover talks of "Nancy Koester's lucid narrative and penetrating analysis" -- that describes it perfectly.If I had any complaint it would only be that; after getting to know Ms. Stowe so well I would have liked a lengthy or extensive quote from her diary or letters; just to hear her talk at length; as we seemed; in the end; to know her so well; to have lived with her through so much. There are many shorter quotes and summaries of such writings throughout the book; however. Moreover; the book has extensive end notes (a true scholarly work; though very readable) and a brief five page index - neither of which distracted me while reading this compelling life story.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Book in perfect condition; interesting readBy GMCBook in perfect condition. Very detailed; interesting reading about Harriet Beecher Stowe and her family. I've enjoyed getting to know how she came to write Uncle Tom's Cabin and many other works that I didn't know about.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Woman of DepthBy Lois GlewweNancy Koester brings a powerful heroine to life in this fascinating biography. All too often; women in the 19th century; even women who were prolific writers and correspondents; are described only by their domestic details and their theology and philosophy brushed aside. Many authors are drawn into the temptation to create a kind of charming picture of an unusual woman hoping that she will be remembered for her actions as opposed to her theories. Dr. Koester goes far deeper into the complex character of Harriet Beecher Stowe; describing her religious struggles; passions; doubts; theories and ultimate decisions. Anyone who wants to truly understand just how well-educated; intelligent; thoughtful and powerful a woman like Beecher Stowe could be should read this well-written bio.
