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Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down: A Theology of Worship for This Urgent Time

Working to bridge opposing sides in the various "worship wars", Marva Dawn here writes to help local parishes and denominations think more profoundly about both worship and culture.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 316 pages

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