13: Where Modern Worship Comes From (And Why It Matters)

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Today we dive into where modern worship comes from—and why it matters—with Dr. Lester Ruth. During the discussion, we also discuss the fourfold order of worship—the history of it and why it’s still critical for today.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Dr. Lester Ruth's Books:

Flow https://amzn.to/37hQpev

Lovin’ On Jesus https://amzn.to/2tObtvv

Lester's Recommendations:

Constance Cherry: Worship Architect https://amzn.to/38lULTs

James White: A Brief History of Christian Worship https://amzn.to/31Sb4F6

Bibliography of Worship Studies http://iws.edu/resources/bibliography

Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
www.Worship.calvin.edu  

Dr. Lester Ruth is the Research Professor of Christian Worship at Duke Divinity School. Lester holds degrees from Notre Dame, Candler School of Theology of Emory University, and Asbury Theological Seminary. He was a student of James F. White - the former University of Notre Dame Professor of Theology (Liturgical Studies). He co-authored Lovin’ On Jesus: A Concise History of Contemporary Worship with Dr. Swee Hong Lim.

Follow Lester Ruth on Twitter: @jl_ruth

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