Joo, Jong Hun. Matthew Henry : pastoral liturgy in challenging times

Folger bibliographic ID: 356901
Folger call number: BX5207.H37 J66 2014
Folger holdings ID: 504983

Jong Hun Joo offers a model of how both solid biblical understanding and effective practice of worship can be realized in churches today by exploring the theology and practice of Matthew Henry (1662-1714). Matthew Henry is one of the most famous biblical commentators in the English-speaking world. However, Henry was also a pastor who was liturgical in negotiating the political and religious landmines of his day. This all but overlooked aspect of Henry's biography and writings is both a window into his life and times and an insightful view into the pastoral dimensions of Christian rituals and practices in the home and church. Joo discerns how Henry understood and practiced English Presbyterian worship as an example of Reformed worship in his context and, further, based on the principles found in Henry's writings and practices, Joo suggests how contemporary churches can appropriately develop and articulate their own worship in their own contexts. In so doing he makes a case for worship renewal

General notes

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-207)

Contents

English Presbyterian worship in the Restoration and aftermath's : the liturgical context of Matthew Henry -- The life and thought of Matthew Henry : Word-centered piety -- Matthew Henry on Christian worship : communion with God in liturgical forms and patterns -- Matthew Henry's theology of the sacraments : English Presbyterian piety of baptism and the Lord's Supper -- Reformed tradition in Henry's Presbyterian public worship service -- Conclusion : liturgical resources for renewal of public worship in Henry's theology and practice of worship

Extended title: Matthew Henry : pastoral liturgy in challenging times / Jong Hun Joo ; foreword by Todd E. Johnson

Henry, Matthew, 1662-1714 Liturgics Clergy Public worship Pastoral care Theology, Practical Wales

author: Joo, Jong Hun
subject: Henry, Matthew, 1662-1714
writer of supplementary textual content: Johnson, Todd E.