Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. Introduction to biblical worship. Old Testament vocabulary of worship -- New Testament vocabulary of worship -- The names of God in worship -- Symbolism in biblical worship -- The concept of covenant in biblical worship -- Sacrifice in biblical worship -- The numinous aspect of biblical worship -- Biblical worship as response to saving events -- Biblical worship as re-presentation of saving events -- pt. 2. History and institutions of biblical worship. History of Israelite and Jewish worship -- History of New Testament worship -- The tabernacle -- The Temple of Solomon -- The synagogue -- The church as an institution of worship -- Leadership in biblical worship -- pt. 3. Festivals in biblical worship. The meaning of feasts in the biblical tradition -- Festivals of Israel -- Biblical foundations of Christian festivals -- pt. 4. Music and the arts in biblical worship. The biblical philosophy of the worship arts -- Music in Israelite worship -- Music in New Testament worship -- Musical instruments in scripture -- Psalms in biblical worship -- Hymns in New Testament worship -- Dance and banners in worship --

pt. 5. The biblical foundations of Christian worship. Charismatic aspects of workship -- Acts of entrance in traditional worship -- Acts of entrance in traditional worship -- Service of the Word -- Service of the Lord's table -- The Lord's Supper (Eucharist) -- Other sacred actions in worship.