Worship Through the Ages: How the Great Awakenings Shape Evangelical Worship

by Vernon M. Whaley

Through the Ages provides a practical, historical and philosophical study of the Great Spiritual Awakenings as related to the worship of evangelicals around the globe. This is a fascinating story that reveals a unifying, unbroken thread of events whereby one can trace the development of worship practices through the ages. With each move of God came a change in the way people worshiped. New paradigms were created, debated, accepted and passed on to the next generation. Narrative for this study is energized by telling "the story" of engaging personalities, influencers and movers and shakers. Emphasis is given to changes in worship practices from the Early Church, Reformation, the Great Awakenings, revival movements, large evangelistic crusades of the 1940s and 1950s, Jesus Movement, and the Praise and Worship movement. A chart tracing the development of worship from Genesis 4 to the twenty-first century is included.

390 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 6, 2012

Reviews

[Priscilla Previl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Assigned for a class. A very thorough review of the history of worship in the Great Awakenings. Fascinating topic for students of worship and revival!

[arlen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good summary of evangelical Christian great awakening

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderfully informative. A great overview of the Great Awakenings and Revivals to take place since Pentecost.

[Justin Whittington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very insightful

The book is very insightful into the history of worship and Great Awakenings and how those movements have changed the worship landscape.