Worship, Community & the Triune God of Grace

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Summary: A LITTLE BOOK THAT SHINES!
Review: James Torrance, who until a decade ago was the Professor of Theology at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, now retired, has produced a printed version of lectures he delivered at the Nazarene Theological College in Manchester, UK. James Torrance, who is the younger brother of the more famous Thomas F. Torrance, Professor of Dogmatics at Edinburgh University, has not produced many books for publication. He is far less published than his elder brother. This does not mean, however, that he is not a learned individual. Passionate about the Christian faith, his articles in leading publications are revolutionary. With this volume, J. B. Torrance has produced a real jewel that is eminently worthwhile and readable. It is a must to have on your shelf if you are a pastor or theological student--and we are all in his debt for having produced such a volume. Though thin, seemingly smallish, it shines with an understanding of the gospel whose center is Jesus Christ. Even if you are a layperson, this book will repay careful reading and thought. It is not to be missed, and is a must read for those serious about discipleship in the school of Jesus Christ!

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Summary: Worshipping in Triune Spaces
Review: This is a great book on worship, the nature of Christian community and the church's worship. Torrance is a very helpful guid in showing how the doctrine of the Trinity makes all the difference for how we concieve of and practice worship and live in Christian community.

He shows well how in large part, contemporary Christianity practices a form of unitarian worship wherein we are simply mere monotheists. The distinction between this and the relational, participatory form of worship that derives from understanding God as Trinity is profound indeed. I highly recommend this book.