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William Carey Press, 2013. 608 pp. In his seminal book Worship is a Verb, the late Robert Webber established a radical principle for worship: All creation joins in worship. But what does that look like? It can be difficult to recognize that the rest of the world worships differently than us—so how can this gap be reconciled? Krabill’s Worship and Mission for the Global Church: An Ethnodoxology Handbook is a one-of-a-kind resource, serving as an introduction to ethnodoxology. This tome is essentially a textbook on this emerging field in worship studies, a subject on which there has previously been little scholarship. Featuring a collection of essays from leading worship scholars from around the globe (including diverse voices such as John Witvliet, Jaewoo Kim, Harold Best, and John Piper), Worship and Mission was written by ICE (the International Council of Ethnodoxologists) in order to fill a much-needed gap in understanding the principles of multiethnic worship. Krabill and cont...

Crossway, 2017 Crossway's recent ESV Archaeology Study Bible  (2018) is a fantastic resource for those interested in engaging deeper with the Word of God while understanding its historical context. Editors John Currid and David Chapman have carefully constructed a study Bible which contains scholarly insights for spiritual application. With contributions from leading biblical scholars and archaeologists, the ESV Archaeology Study Bible  contains thousands of study notes, full-color maps and illustrations of archaeological finds, book introductions, and sidebars. The purpose of this study Bible is to envelop the reader in the biblical world. Understanding the historical-cultural context of Scripture is a valuable asset in hermeneutics, understanding that God chose to speak to a specific people in a specific time through specific means. While his theological message remains, the cultural nuances vary—this is why study of archaeology becomes important. This study Bible allo...

The Christian Church is becoming increasingly diverse. Particularly in the United States, multiethnic encounters are forcing a monoethnic culture into better representing the diversity of its people. This can be an arduous challenge for worship leaders not trained in ethnodoxology, a relatively nascent area in the field of worship studies. In Worship Together in Your Church as in Heaven, Josh Davis and Nikki Lerner assert the necessity for diverse worship and offer practical suggestions for letting a church’s service reflect the richness of all God’s people. The first section of the book is an argument for multiethnic worship. Davis and Lerner maintain that the biblical precedent of worship makes room for ethnic diversity. The second section of the book discusses how diverse worshipping communities operate, including their benefits and challenges. The third and fourth sections address the process of implementing a multiethnic worship experience, and the fifth section defends the b...

The Holy Land is one of the most disputed areas in the modern world. Three major religions—Christianity, Judaism, and Islam—all claim Jerusalem as a place of spiritual significance. For those traveling to the Holy Land and uneducated on the Israel-Palestine conflict, it may seem overwhelming or daunting to travel to such a contested area. Popular travel guides may be colorful and useful, but they often neglect significant context. Jerome Murphy-O’Connor’s The Holy Land: An Oxford Archaeological Guide provides a travel guide to Jerusalem and nearby sites which combines both scholarly research and practical tourist advice. The book is divided into two parts: 1) the city of Jerusalem (divided into its major separations) and 2) major sites in the Holy Land. Each site contains a detailed explanation of its history and offers suggestions on travel (i.e. hours of operation, best times to visit, nearby attractions). The book also contains a detailed index, over 150 maps, diagrams, and photog...

Baker Academic, 2016. 288 pp. Once more, the Rev. Dr. Constance M. Cherry has written an excellent, robust guide for worship leaders, this time providing the foundations for congregational song. The third installment in the celebrated Worship Architect series (other publications include The Worship Architect: A Blueprint for Designing Culturally Relevant and Biblically Faithful Services, 2010, and The Special Service Worship Architect: Blueprints for Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms, Holy Communion, and Other Occasions, 2013), The Music Architect: Blueprints for Engaging Worshipers in Song is an introduction to music in worship. Cherry stays away from the typical equivalence of music and worship and instead sees music as a vehicle for propelling corporate worship. To that end, Cherry writes this book with the intention of teaching worship leaders how to use music properly and in a way that is fitting to the service of worship. A lifelong worship leader, pastor, and professor at I...

Overview I am what you might call an “average adventurer.” I’m not on the trails every day, but I do enjoy the occasional escapade. With the warmer weather approaching, I was looking for a shoe that was able to accommodate my summertime adventures, something that could be worn casually and actively—from the streets to the beach to the classroom. I found what I was looking for in the Chaco Z/2 Classic Sandals. Chacos have been popular among adventurers and non-adventurers alike for many years. They seem to be growing in popularity among young adult/college-aged students, but they were originally designed for rafters. The Z/2 Classic is an improvement on the Z/1. Most notably, the Z/2 features a toe loop. Its simple design features adjustable straps, a textured footbed, a durable midsole, and a gripped rubber sole. Clearly, my Chacos have enjoyed their share of outdoor adventures! Specifications Upper: [straps] polyester jacquard webbing, [heel risers] high-tensile webbing...