Andrew B McGowan (Books)

Andrew B McGowan Books

Andrew B. McGowan is an Anglican priest and respected scholar whose work delves into the history of early Christianity and theology. His writing explores the intricate connections between ritual practices, spiritual life, and social context. McGowan offers profound insights into how early Christian communities shaped their identity and faith through shared meals and ceremonies. His academic approach blends rigorous historical analysis with theological reflection, enriching our understanding of early Christian traditions.

Ancient Christian Worship

312 pages
11 hours of reading

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An Important Study on the Worship of the Early Church This introduction to the origins of Christian worship illuminates the importance of ancient liturgical patterns for contemporary Christian practice. Andrew McGowan takes a fresh approach to understanding how Christians came to worship in the distinctive forms still familiar today. Deftly and expertly processing the bewildering complexity of the ancient sources into lucid, fluent exposition, he sets aside common misperceptions to explore the roots of Christian ritual practices--including the Eucharist, baptism, communal prayer, preaching, Scripture reading, and music--in their earliest recoverable settings. Now in paper.