Reviews

"Consists of a collection of essays on pastoral ministry, worship, cultural engagement and other topics, written by contributors like William Willimon, Donald Bloesch, Rodney Clapp and others. Readers will find interesting ideas to chew on."--Rick Ezell, Preaching

"This erudite, occasionally dense, but consistently rewarding, volume manages to provide an objective assessment of the current worship wars by exploring in depth a variety of themes."--Davin Seay, Worship Leader

"A fine festschrift offered to Robert Webber. . . .The Conviction of Things Not Seen is a rich feast for all who share its author's conviction that worship and ministry in the twenty-first century has a hopeful future in Christ. It is also a clear call for a fruitful interchange of serious ecclesial scholarship and careful cultural analysis. Todd Johnson and Brazos Press are to be commended for bringing us a fitting toast to the work of Robert Webber, one which honors him by doing what he has done so well-displaying the wealth of ways in which our Christian past enlightens our present and enlivens our future."--D. Brent Laytham, Covenant Quarterly

"Johnson has gathered a group of liturgical scholars who have been influenced and inspired by Webber's teaching. The result is twelve essays from various perspectives that both inform and challenge continued worship discussion."--Joyce Borger, Reformed Worship

"These essays are not afraid to probe the difficult questions that must be explored within any discussion of contemporary worship and the practice of ministry. . . . Faithful to his goal, Todd Johnson has assembled a broad collection of voices that prompt the reader to explore some of the emerging and necessary questions of being the church and engaging in ministry in our postmodern twenty-first century. To that end, the life and ministry of Bob Webber is appropriately recognized, celebrated, and affirmed."--Tom Schwanda, Calvin Theological Journal

"Worship is perhaps the most widely disputed topic in the church today, making this book an incredibly timely and useful resource for pastors, worship leaders, seminarians, and lay leaders. This provocative and enlightening volume is a compilation of essays written as a tribute to Robert Webber. . . . Voice by a collection of writers with varied voices and experiences, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone who 'does' worship. While each of the offerings in this book can easily stand alone, the flow of the book from beginning to end offers the reader an edifying journey through the worship spectrum. The chapters cover a wide range of information. . . . This book presents a means to enter into the dialogue of worship with greater understanding and vocabulary. . . . The Conviction of Things Not Seen poses a challenge to question the status quo, but with humility and discernment. It pays a warranted tribute to a man who has inspired many, but even more so, moves us to dialogue with one another and to imagine ever greater ways to honor the God who alone is worthy of our worship."--Christine Martin, Ashland Theological Journal