Diverse Worship: African-American, Caribbean and Hispanic Perspectives [Paperback]

Pedrito U. Maynard-Reid (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 10, 2000

Let the nations sing. What are the universal constants of Christian worship? What are the unique elements that arise out of diverse local contexts? How do we appropriately respect and honor both the constancy and the diversity? In Diverse Worship Pedrito U. Maynard-Reid explores the multiethnic dimensions of worship by looking at three specific cultural contexts--African-American, Caribbean and Hispanic. After surveying worship and culture through history, he devotes a section of his book to each of these three cultural context for worship. Maynard-Reid colorfully describes and characterizes each worship tradition, and he explores its historical development and change. Throughout this engaging and enlightening book, we gain new perspective on what it means to worship God.

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His book is an excellent place to start thinking about worship fusion in our diverse culture. -- Worship Leader, May/June 2000

About the Author

Pedrito U. Maynard-Reid, Th.D., is professor of biblical studies and missiology and the vice president for spiritual life and mission at Walla Walla College in College Place, Washington. Jamaican born, he has lived in Puerto Rico and various other parts of the United States as well as Mexico. He is a contributor to the Complete Library of Christian Worship and the Dictionary of the Later New Testament & Its Developments.

Product Details

• Paperback: 259 pages
• Publisher: IVP Academic (April 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830815791
• ISBN-13: 978-0830815791
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #124,756 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #87 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Worship & Devotion > Rites & Ceremonies

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This review is from: Diverse Worship: African-American, Caribbean and Hispanic Perspectives (Paperback)

As the pastor of a multi-ethnic church this book was a very refreshing read because it informs the reader that the mainstream American evangelical way to worship God is not the only way to worship Him and not only is that acceptable, God is not offended! This book is not saying that African-American, Carribean and Hispanic churches have a better way to worship God. The author is simply presenting insights into some of the ways these three ethnic groups have incorporated their unique cultures into their worship of God and that other cultures may wish to consider doing the same and perhaps even borrow from our African-American, Carribean and Hispanic brothers and sisters. If God is delighted in the worship of His people from different tongues, lands and their cultures, are we right in assuming our way is the only way to worship Him?