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Concordia Theological Monthly

Publication Date

12-1-1951

Document Type

Article

Keywords

liturgical, church, chrisitan worship, lutheran service, fellowship, germany, music, sermons

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Despite the many serious impediments imposed by destructive warfare and total defeat, the Germans have published perhaps more liturgical literature during the past few postwar years than the people of any other nation. This is significant already because it indicates clearly that they do not regard liturgics as an area which is rather nonessential in character. The ravages and dispossessions of war and defeat drive man to the stark realities and basic needs of life and existence. In days of scarcity and want, man craves not dessert and luxury; on the contrary, he is then perfectly satisfied and altogether happy with substantial food and the simple, ordinary comforts of life. The Germans are convinced that liturgical worship practices belong to the vital necessities of the Christian life. At any rate, amid all their wants and discomforts of life they are not tempted to resort to revivalistic and theatrical worship practices in order to seek and receive the strength and sustenance they need from above.

Disciplines

Liturgy and Worship

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

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