Orthodox Worship: A Living Continuity with the Synagogue, the Temple, and the Early Church

By Harold B. Anstall and Benjamin D. Williams

"Ancient Faith has produced a fresh update and redesign of a book cherished by a generation of seekers. Written in an accessible manner for the average lay person, Orthodox Worship offers insights into the Orthodox liturgy. Early Christians preserved a continuity of worship from the Old Covenant to the New, employing elements from the Jewish Temple liturgy, the synagogue liturgy, and the rituals of the Jewish home. The book shows how divinely revealed Old Testament worship is not only continued but also fulfilled in the Orthodox liturgy. A line-by-line explanation of the liturgy is included."--

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1944967540
• ISBN13: 9781944967543
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: Ancient Faith Publishing
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Great refresher or for a Catechumen in the Orthodox Faith

Overall I really enjoyed this book. This book is written for the average layperson and they have done an excellent job in their writings making it easy to understand. I struggled in Part 1 at no fault to the authors. I have a hard time following some of the ancient history and different time periods unless someone is drawing it out on a whiteboard for me. I really enjoyed Part 2 as it breaks down Divine Liturgy. It was very helpful explaining some of the things that happen in the altar area that you can only see parts of. I was able to learn a few things that I have not previously heard. I do recommend this book to anyone looking into Orthodoxy, those researching church history or even the converts like myself that needs a refresher.