| A Book of Vigils Contributor(s): Webber, Christopher L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0898693837 ISBN-13: 9780898693836 Publisher: Church Publishing OUR PRICE: $22.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2000 Annotation: Presents seven complete vigil services inspired by the ancient monastic discipline of prolonged nighttime prayer and meditation but adapted to modern use. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Institutions & Organizations - Religion | Meditations - Religion | Christian Rituals & Practice - Worship & Liturgy |
| Dewey: 264.7 |
| LCCN: 2002031337 |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 5.98" W x 9.6" (0.49 lbs) 152 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This useful book falls in the category of resources for structuring liturgies to fit local occasions. In addition to seven complete vigil services inspired by the ancient monastic discipline of nighttime prayer and meditation, there are new models such as A Vigil in the Presence of God or A Vigil for Peace and Justice. Ample notes throughout explain the history of vigils and offer advice for planning small private and large public vigils. |