Total Praise: An Orientation to Black Baptist Belief and Worship

By Lora-Ellen McKinney

Book Overview

Total Praise is an ideal orientation resource for those new to the African American Baptist church. Author Lora-Ellen McKinney provides basic information pertaining to distinctly Baptist beliefs, expressions of faith, and worship traditions in the African American context. The material in each chapter of this one-of-a-kind resource is organized into a Q-&-A format, which along with the "That's What I'm Talking About" and "Thinking through Your Choice" sections, makes this book easily accessible to individual readers and usable in group settings. Includes appendices with descriptions of the major black denominations and organizations, as well as a list of recommended resources.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0817014381
• ISBN13: 9780817014384
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Judson Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Highly Recommended

It was a pleasure reading this comprehensive, yet concise book. Containing everything from "What is Christianity?" to the "importance of both traditional and modern music in the African American church," to membership statistics for various Baptist organizations--this book covers a lot of ground. It is also an excellent springboard for discussion, and an accessible guide to the many components that comprise this unique segment of the American spiritual experience. Each chapter ends with questions for "prayerful consideration" offering the reader an opportunity for personal spiritual reflection. Congregations, church groups and leaders can gain instruction and inspiration from the author's discussion of specific challenges faced by today's black churches. Whether you are a researcher, inquirer, new or long-time church member, I highly recommend this book to you. Excellent appendices and glossary!