The Jewish Background of the Christian Liturgy

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Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

New Testaments; Christian liturgy, prayerbooks & hymnals; Christian life & practice; Judaism: life & practice

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""The Jewish Background of the Christian Liturgy"" explores the profound and intricate connections between the early Christian church's worship practices and its ancestral Jewish roots. This scholarly examination delves into how the prayers, rituals, and liturgical structures of Judaism directly influenced the development of Christian services. By analyzing ancient texts and traditions, the work highlights the continuity of spiritual expression from the synagogue to the early Christian assemblies.

The text covers essential elements such as the use of the Psalms, the structure of communal prayer, and the adaptation of seasonal festivals. It provides readers with a detailed historical perspective on how the religious environment of first-century Palestine shaped the nascent Christian faith. This study remains an invaluable resource for students of theology, church history, and interfaith relations, offering a clear window into the formative period where Jewish tradition and Christian innovation met. ""The Jewish Background of the Christian Liturgy"" serves as a foundational text for understanding the evolution of Western religious ritual and the enduring legacy of Jewish thought in the Christian tradition.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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Created by: Various
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 526g
ISBN: 9781025755403
ISBN 10: 1025755405
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active