Memory and Liturgy

Rezensionen / Stimmen

'In this useful and innovative book, Peter Atkins [...] sets out to study the function of memory in relation to worship... Atkins has done us all a considerable favour in pushing at these doors.' The Church Times 'This is a fascinating book which uses research into the workings of the brain and memory function in order to draw some practical conclusions for the liturgical expression of the Church... This book stands alone as a major contribution to the thinking of the Church on matters of liturgy and worship. It should be read by scholars and practitioners, by students of liturgy, and those who create the liturgical texts for our churches. It should be read by those who love the use of books and texts and those who loath them, for it has much to say about the manner in which we enable the people of God to experience and express worship.' Reviews in Religion and Theology 'Books that successfully discuss the nature of Christian worship in relation to both science and theology are a rare breed and so I was pleasantly surprised to read this stimulating and fresh account of worship written by the retired Bishop of Auckland... This book will be a stimulating read for anyone responsible for planning and leading worship and from this perspective one of its most helpful features is a concluding section in which the practical implications of each chapter are summarized.' Theology