The Mind of the Early Church

E9: What Is The Liturgy?

The Mind of the Early Church

Show Notes

What is the Liturgy? This questions leads to so many different and confused answers. Some think it is nothing more than a cultural expression. Others simply pray liturgically without understanding the depth and meaning of the Liturgy. In short, the Liturgy is a response to God's being and work throughout history especially in our Lord Jesus Christ. This episode looks at the idea of liturgy in the Old Testament.

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