A History of the Dissolution of the Ancient Liturgical Forms in the Lutheran Church of Germany

A History of the Dissolution of Ancient Liturgical Forms in the Lutheran Church of Germany surveys the liturgical life of the German Lutheran Church from the Reformation to the nineteenth century, interacting with primary sources. As it carefully traces the rise, decline, and dissolution of specific forms, both individual elements of the divine service and entire church orders, this astute translation from Matthew Carver reveals the interplay of doctrine and liturgical life in the daily and weekly rhythm of the Lutheran Church in Germany.

This hardcover book contains over 800 pages of rich, academic discussions. There are five sections total, each one including its own appendices on specific topics such as gestures of worship, hymnody and devotional life, and the worship of the Roman Catholic Church. Individual chapters also discuss church architecture, furnishings, liturgical attire, and more throughout the period.

Any historical and/or theological scholar has much to gain from this robust resource.