Alien Rites?

A Critical Examination of Contemporary English in Anglican Liturgies

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
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Author: Peter Nicholas Davies ISBN: 9781351163101
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: November 28, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Peter Nicholas Davies
ISBN: 9781351163101
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: November 28, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

The author examines some of the issues arising from the recent introduction of contemporary English language into Anglican worship, especially in the authorised liturgy of England and New Zealand. Three key questions are addressed. Are there criteria for worship which are satisfactorily fulfilled by contemporary language? To what extent is the language used in modern liturgies truly contemporary, reflecting its social and cultural milieu? How has the introduction of contemporary language been received by regular Anglican worshippers? Based on a large body of evidence, the author reaches conclusions which are both reassuring and disturbing.

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The author examines some of the issues arising from the recent introduction of contemporary English language into Anglican worship, especially in the authorised liturgy of England and New Zealand. Three key questions are addressed. Are there criteria for worship which are satisfactorily fulfilled by contemporary language? To what extent is the language used in modern liturgies truly contemporary, reflecting its social and cultural milieu? How has the introduction of contemporary language been received by regular Anglican worshippers? Based on a large body of evidence, the author reaches conclusions which are both reassuring and disturbing.

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