Performing the Sacred

Performing the SacredChristian theatre has rich roots, from ancient Hebrew dramas to medieval plays, but where does it fit in today's media saturated society? Performing the Sacred is a fascinating dialogue between a theologian and theatre artist, offering the first full scale exploration of theatre and theology. The authors illuminate the importance of live performance in a virtual world, of preserving the ancient art form of storytelling by becoming the story.

Questions for discussion and reflection are included

leading practical theologian Andrew Root delves into the problems of innovation

the Summa theologiae

Now in paperback

Encountering the Book of Hebrews is designed for classroom use and includes a number of helpful features

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The result is a stimulating resource and guide for preaching and a solid foundation for developing Bible studies

it probably predates the four Gospels

focusing on the ecumenical and contextual experiences of the Spirit

most individuals in the Western world today

The stories and contributions of the apostles provide an important entrée into church history

it's time for a dictionary dedicated to this incredibly rich yet diverse field