James W. Farwell

Holy Conversation

Preaching & Worship

“This book beautifully embodies what it describes: attentive and reflective conversation with the reader about the 'holy conversation' that is liturgy. Liturgical theologians have focused on the meaning of liturgy's deep structure or ordo; Linman presents a model for engaging the ordo and, in the process, richly redescribes the ordo itself. Holy Conversation is the next step in the study of liturgy.”

Mystery Manifest

Theology

“No one opens up the way we tell the truth about God with figures of speech like Gail Ramshaw. At once an exposition of the ways we speak of God and a repeated invitation to consider what this range of figural speech calls out of us, this book will be invaluable to theologians, liturgical leaders, and catechists alike. This is Ramshaw’s masterwork.”

Pilgrimage of the People

Preaching & Worship

“Labyrinths take us on a journey that ends in a place no different than the path itself. Thus, their use allows us to walk toward the God who is already with us before our arrival. Robert Elsner’s liturgies, beautifully crafted around the basic ordo of Christian praise and prayer, offer labyrinth practices for communities, not just individuals. I commend this wonderful resource to all congregational leaders concerned with the spiritual formation of their people.”