A Womanist Theology of Worship: Liturgy, Justice, and Communal Righteousness - Paperback

by Lisa Allen (Author)

*Advance Praise & Reviews*
"Centers Black women's experience and calls the church to communal righteousness."-- Christian Century

Examines the history of worship in the Black Church in America, the enduring effects of white supremacy on its liturgical heritage, and proffers a new liturgical paradigm, using a womanist hermeneutic, for students, liturgists, liturgical musicians and lay people.

In this "love letter to the Black Church," Dr. Lisa Allen examines the history of worship in the Black Church in America (and its legacy of equating liturgy with justice), the enduring effects of white supremacy on its liturgical heritages, and finally proffers a new liturgical paradigm, using a womanist hermeneutic, for students, liturgists, liturgical musicians, and lay people.

Back Jacket

RELIGION / Christian Theology/ General
RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / Worship & Liturgy
RELIGION / Christian Theology / Liberation

In this "love letter to the Black Church," Dr. Lisa Allen examines the history of worship in the Black Church in America (and its legacy of equating liturgy with justice), the enduring effects of white supremacy on its liturgical heritages, and finally proffers a new liturgical paradigm, using a womanist hermeneutic, for students, liturgists, liturgical musicians, and lay people.

ISBN 978-1-62698-444-8
Cover design: Regina Gelfer
Cover art: "First Sunday," 1985
Oil on Masonite, 20" x 20" (c) Jonathan Green

Author Biography

Lisa Allen, PhD, is an Emmy-award winning pastor, professor, and public theologian. She is the Helmar Emil Nielsen Professor of Church Music and Worship and Degree Coordinator for the Master of Arts in Liturgical Arts and Culture at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, GA. She has over forty years of experience as a church musician, liturgist, and educator. She is the author of Worship Matters! A Collection of Practical Essays on the Practical and Spiritual Discipline of Worship. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA, and serves as Coordinator of Practical Ministries for the Sixth Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.