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Ancient-Future Time: Forming Spirituality Through the Christian Year
by Robert E. Webber
I write this review with incredible bias:
1) because this book changed my life
2) because the man who started my current church studied under Webber.
Fantastic introduction to the liturgical calendar and the spirituality God allows it to evoke in us. Webber has friendly tone while not losing depth. For anyone interested in the liturgical year, specifically how it can transform one's spirituality, I'd point you toward this book as a good starting place.
Naturally, he pulls examples from his own life, but it's helpful to read what he experienced, especially if one didn't grow up with the routine of liturgy - I found it similar to my experiences.
Excellent points on the Holy Spirit, the concrete-ness of spirituality, letting the year transform us (rather than become a dull ritual for the sake of ritual), and the importance of history. There are also excellent resources and ideas for liturgists, too!
1) because this book changed my life
2) because the man who started my current church studied under Webber.
Fantastic introduction to the liturgical calendar and the spirituality God allows it to evoke in us. Webber has friendly tone while not losing depth. For anyone interested in the liturgical year, specifically how it can transform one's spirituality, I'd point you toward this book as a good starting place.
Naturally, he pulls examples from his own life, but it's helpful to read what he experienced, especially if one didn't grow up with the routine of liturgy - I found it similar to my experiences.
Excellent points on the Holy Spirit, the concrete-ness of spirituality, letting the year transform us (rather than become a dull ritual for the sake of ritual), and the importance of history. There are also excellent resources and ideas for liturgists, too!