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Bezig met laden... Accompany Them with Singing--The Christian Funeral (editie 2009)door Thomas Long
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. This is a very helpful book, a great reminder of what exactly we are doing in a funeral service and the many benefits a good funeral service can have for the family and the church. Some things Dr. Long says I wouldn't completely agree with, but overall, a helpful book for any pastor. ( ) A prominent preacher and theologian, Thomas Long is a professor at Emory University. This book is the fruit of more than two decades researching the history and theology of funerals, and as Long puts it, "I have written this book in many ways against the book I started to write." Long highlights our culture's rapid shift to highly personalized death events, body-less memorial services, and motivating influences focused on those remaining rather than the person who dies. He argues that our shallow theological understanding of Christian funerals is causing us to move away from more helpful and profound rituals around death. Intriguing. Thought provoking book on the meaning of the funeral service that challenges the 21st century mind set that perhaps places too much emphasis on those left behind and not enough on honoring the deceased. A must read for clergy, funeral director, and anyone who has lost a loved one and seeks to honor them. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Thomas Long begins this fascinating volume by describing how the Christian funeral developed historically, theologically, and liturgically, and then discusses recent cultural trends in funeral practices, including the rise in both cremations and memorial services. He describes the basic pattern for a funeral service, details options in funeral planning, identifies characteristics of a "good funeral," and provides thoughtful guidance for preaching at a funeral. Long also notes a disturbing trend toward funeral services that seem theologically right and pastorally caring, but actually depart from the primary aims of the Christian funeral. He argues that a new, less-theological and less-satisfying service that focuses on the mourner has begun to erode the Christian view. He contrasts the ancient grand community drama with today's trend toward body-less memorial services that focus primarily on the living and grief management. This is a loss for the church, he argues, and he calls for the church to reclaim the classic metaphor. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)265.85Religions Christian church and church work Sacraments; Ordinances; other rites and acts Ministry of sick and dead: faith cure, healing, burial FuneralLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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